Why do I need an account to buy products online?

To buy products online, you need an Esri global customer number to activate your product and access product information. All orders are fulfilled through My Esri, which is a central location that allows you to manage your relationship with Esri, including all order and support information linked to your Esri customer number. You can make any updates or changes to your stored payment method(s) and contact information through My Esri.