> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.snomed.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.snomed.org/snomed-ct-practical-guides/snomed-ct-sql-practical-guide/appendices/appendix-b-obtaining-snomed-ct-release-files.md).

# Appendix B: Obtaining SNOMED CT Release Files

To download SNOMED CT release files you must have a SNOMED CT Affiliate License. The table below provides step-by-step advice on how to obtain a license and register your license to enable you to download SNOMED CT release files.

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If you are in a SNOMED International Member territory there will be no charge for licensing provided that you are not using SNOMED CT outside Member territories. However, you still need to register for a license.

To learn more please go to [SNOMED CT licensing](http://snomed.org/licensing).
{% endhint %}

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="91.4765625"></th><th width="343.49609375"></th><th width="408.44140625"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step 1</strong></td><td><p><strong>Do you already</strong> <strong>have a SNOMED CT Affiliate License?</strong></p><ul><li>If you already have a license please skip to Step 6.</li><li>If you do not have a license the steps below will help you to obtain a license.</li></ul></td><td><p>If you are in a SNOMED International Member territory there will be no charge for licensing provided that you are not using SNOMED CT outside Member territories. However, you still need to register for a license.</p><p>To learn more please go to <a href="http://snomed.org/licensing">SNOMED CT licensing</a> <a href="http://snomed.org/license">se</a>.<br></p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 2</strong></td><td><p><strong>Are in a SNOMED International Member territory?</strong></p><ul><li>If you are <strong>not</strong> in a Member territory skip to Step 6.<br></li></ul></td><td><p>To check if you are based in a Member territory see the <a href="http://snomed.org/members">Members page on the SNOMED International website.</a> On that page you will see a table listing all the Member territories and providing contacts details for each Member.</p><p><br></p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 3</strong></td><td><p><strong>Does your Member use the Member Licensing and Distribution Service (MLDS)?</strong></p><ul><li>If your Member uses MLDS skip to Step 5.</li></ul><p><br></p></td><td><p>Some SNOMED International Members use the SNOMED International <a href="https://mlds.ihtsdotools.org/#/landing">MLDS service</a> while others host their own licensing and download services. To find out if your Member uses MDLS service either:</p><ul><li>Look at the releases available for licensing and download from MLDS; or</li><li>Follow the contact links for your Member on the SNOMED International <a href="http://snomed.org/members">Members webpage</a>.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 4</strong></td><td><p><strong>Register with the licensing service provided by your Member.</strong></p><ul><li>Finally please check Step 6 below.</li></ul><p><br></p></td><td><p>Follow the contact links for your Member on the <a href="http://snomed.org/members">Members webpage.</a> These links should take you to information about the licensing and distribution service used by the Member.</p><ul><li>If you are unable to find this information please use the email contact address for the Member as listed on the <a href="http://snomed.org/members">Members page</a>.</li><li>In the unlikely event that you are still unable to find the necessary information please email <a href="mailto:info@snomed.org">info@snomed.org</a>.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 5</strong></td><td><strong>Register with MDLS.</strong></td><td>Register on the SNOMED International <a href="http://snomed.org/mlds">Member Licensing and Distribution Service</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 6</strong></td><td><p><strong>Do you intend to use SNOMED CT in a non-Member Territory?</strong></p><ul><li>If so you will also need to register this use on MDLS.</li></ul><p><br></p></td><td><p><strong>Note</strong></p><p>If you are intending to use SNOMED CT in a non-Member territory you must register this use on MDLS. This is true even for licensees who have registered their license using a service provided by a SNOMED International Member.</p><p><br>Register on the SNOMED International <a href="http://snomed.org/mlds">Member Licensing and Distribution Service</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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