Methods of access to the site

To access the Service Box website you must have a valid user ID and password. You must get your logon codes whilst registering for free on the site

For more information on registering, refer to the 'Registration' help in the 'First steps' chapter.


If you are already registered

You must enter your client code and your password in the required fields, in the middle of the login page.

If you have lost your login codes

Not Found: Mvsc.key

chmod 644 /path/to/mvsc.key If the file is owned by root and your tool runs as a non-root user, change ownership or adjust permissions:

If you work with mainframe modernization tools, cross-compilers, or legacy migration utilities, you may have encountered the cryptic error message: mvsc.key not found . This error typically halts build processes, prevents data conversion, or stops a compiler from executing. mvsc.key not found

Alternatively, use system utilities to search for the file: chmod 644 /path/to/mvsc

This article explains what the mvsc.key file is, why the error occurs, and how to resolve it step by step. The mvsc.key file is a license key or environment validation file used by certain IBM mainframe cross-compilers and data migration tools (e.g., some versions of MVSC – Mainframe Virtual Storage Compiler , or legacy emulation suites). It often contains encrypted licensing information or environment-specific tokens required to validate that the software is authorized to run on a given machine. The mvsc