How to Add, Deactivate, Map and Unmap Virtual DSM License?

This guide explains how to manage Virtual DSM licenses on your Synology NAS > Virtual Machine Manager.

What You Can Do:

• Add, view, and manage Virtual DSM licenses.
• Purchase Virtual DSM licenses online.
• Monitor license usage, expiration, and activated hosts.

Virtual DSM:

• Adding Licenses:
  • Go to Virtual Machine Manager > License > Virtual DSM.
  • Follow the wizard to agree to terms, log in, and enter the license number.
  • Each host gets one free license, and additional licenses can be purchased online.
• Buying Online:
  • Follow the wizard to confirm details, agree to terms, and purchase.
• Deactivating Licenses:
  • Go to License > Virtual DSM, select a license, and click Deactivate.
• Mapping and Unmapping Licenses:
  • Use Virtual Machine > Action > Edit > License or power on an unauthorized Virtual DSM.
  • Choose to use an existing license or add a new one.
  • Unmapping removes the license from a VM, so understand the consequences before doing so.