Frequently asked questions

Find answers to FAQs on IBM contracts, orders, deliveries, invoices and payments.

How do I raise an inquiry online?
Why should I obtain an IBM User ID and password?
Who do I contact with questions about hardware or software maintenance contracts?
Who can I talk to about my support services?
How do I get a copy of my contract?
How do I terminate my software license contract?
How do I terminate my maintenance contract?
How can I activate a ServicePac contract?
What if I have a contract question that isn't answered here?

How do I raise an inquiry online?

Please visit My requests application, where you can create, view and manage your enquiries in a secure environment.

You will need your IBM User ID and password to access My requests.

Your request will already be populated with the data you supplied when you registered with IBM. You need only supply the information that is specific to your request and press submit.

A submission notification will confirm the details of your request.

You will receive a response from an IBM representative within one business day, either in the form of an e-mail from ‘My requests’ with a link to your answer and any related documentation or directly by a Customer Support Team representative if an answer requires further research or information. You are notified of final responses via an automated e-mail which refers you to the response details in the My requests application so that you can have easy access to the request at any time.

Learn more about My requests or contact your local IBM Client Representative.

Why should I obtain an IBM User ID and password?

An IBM User ID and password gives you access to our web tools which can help you manage your IBM account. With an IBM User ID and password you can request entitlement to various e-tools such as Order Status OnLine and Invoices On-Line. Learn more about registration and the e-tools available in your country.

Please supply the following information when registering for your IBM ID:

User ID (in e-mail format, e.g. jdoe@in.ibm.com; this will be checked against IBM records to verify it is not in use by another previously registered user)
Password (8 character minimum)
A security challenge question and answer
Personal information: Country of residence, language preference, first name, last name, email address, daytime telephone number.
Company information: Company name, full street address, suburb, state, post code and country (of the business address).

Accuracy and detail are very important to future online transactions and e-tool entitlement.

Note that failure to provide any of the required fields prevents the user from completing IBM Registration.

As required by local data protection regulations, you will also be required to confirm that IBM may store and use your Personal Information to contact you and to export your Personal Information outside your country of residence.

Who do I contact with questions about hardware or software maintenance contracts?

For general questions about hardware or software maintenance or for pricing information related to a new IBM contract, contact our support team at +91 080 2678 8970 or tollfree 1800 425 6666.

If you need a renewal quote on an existing contract with no changes required or a quote for budget and planning cost estimates, please submit your request online (you will need to initially register with IBM to obtain an IBM User ID and password). Please specify the contract number or machine type, serial number(s) and date period for which you want the quote. A customer support representative will contact you with the information.

Who can I talk to about my support services?

Please submit your request online (you will need to initially register with IBM to obtain an IBM User ID and password).

How do I get a copy of my contract?

Please complete this e-form (you will need to initially register with IBM to obtain an IBM User ID and password).

How do I terminate my software license contract?

License termination rules vary depending on the software: Passport Advantage SW licenses are pre-paid one time charge and they do not require cancellation. Auto-renewal of these contracts will be automatically cancelled after 75 days if no payment is received or payment received.

For any other query related to this you can submit your request through online (you will initially need to register with IBM to obtain an IBM User ID and password).

How do I terminate my maintenance contract?

Please submit your request online using My requests (you will initially need to register with IBM to obtain an IBM User ID and password).

How can I activate a ServicePac contract?

Once you receive your confirmation e-mail please register your contract.

What if I have a contract question that isn't answered here?

You may submit an online request using My requests (you will initially need to register with IBM to obtain an IBM User ID and password). To allow us to better assist you, please include as much detail as possible.