Applies to:Volume licensed versions of Office LTSC 2021, Office 2019, and Office 2016 (including Project and Visio)
Active Directory-based activation enables an organization to activate volume licensed versions of Office, including Project and Visio, on computers that are joined to an Active Directory domain. Active Directory-based activation is implemented as a role service on Windows Server and relies on Active Directory Domain Services to store an activation object. For more information, see Activate using Active Directory-based activation.
Requirements for using Active Directory-based activation
To use Active Directory-based activation, the volume licensed version of Office, Project, or Visio must have a Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) and must be installed on one of the following operating systems:
Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Review the System requirements for Office to determine which operating systems are supported by the volume licensed version of Office, Project, or Visio that you're deploying to users in your organization.
Configure Active Directory-based activation
To configure Active Directory-based activation, you must have Domain Administrator and Enterprise Administrator credentials.
Sign in to a domain controller in Active Directory and use Server Manager to install the Volume Activation Services role.
Run the Office Volume License Pack executable file. This will install the Office Volume License Pack and opens the Volume Activation Tools wizard.
Choose Next, and then on the Select Volume Activation Method page, choose Active Directory-Based Activation.
On the Manage Activation Objects page, enter the KMS host key, which you got from the VLSC, and, optionally, give it a name. Then choose Next.
On the Activate Product page, either activate the KMS host key online or by phone, and then follow the rest of the wizard instructions.
When you're done, an Activation Succeeded page displays.
Additional information about Active Directory-based activation
Active Directory-based activation uses the same keys that are used by Key Management Service (KMS). However, Active Directory-based activation doesn't require a dedicated KMS host computer. The activation object is replicated across all the domain controllers in the Active Directory forest.
A successful Active Directory-based activation of Office lasts for up to 180 days. The Software Protection service running on the computer periodically attempts to re-activate Office by querying Active Directory for the activation object. If Active Directory can't be contacted, Office will try to activate by using a discoverable KMS host computer.
Run the Office Volume License Pack executable file. This will install the Office Volume License Pack and opens the Volume Activation Tools wizard. Choose Next, and then on the Select Volume Activation Method page, choose Active Directory-Based Activation.
If you bought a new Microsoft 365 product key card, or you received a product key when you bought Microsoft 365through an online store, go to Office.com/setup or Microsoft365.com/setup and follow the on-screen prompts.
Simply stated, licensing software in volume makes it easier and more affordable to run software on multiple computers within a single licensing organization. By acquiring software licenses through Microsoft Volume Licensing programs, you pay only for the software license.
Open File Explorer, and navigate to the DVD or ISO file.
Search for a folder that's named Admin. If the Admin folder exists, this disc is a volume license (VL) edition. If the Admin folder does not exist, this disc is a retail edition. Note.
After that, you need to activate Office 2021 as well as upgrade the program from Microsoft 365 to Office 2021. Open an Office program, and then select [File]⑧ at the upper-left corner of the toolbar.Select [Account]⑨, and then click [Activate Product]⑩.Click [Update Now]⑪.
Step One: Register at the VLSC. The VLSC is an online tool for managing Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements, downloading products, and accessing volume license keys. ...
Search for Command Prompt and Run as Administrator.
Enter the following two commands in order: C:\Windows\system32\cscript slmgr. vbs /skms lic-ms.its.appstate.edu. C:\Windows\system32\cscript slmgr. vbs /ato.
Click on File tab. Select Account. On the right-hand side of the screen, you will see the product activation information as displayed below. If you see the words Product Activated, activation was successful.
On the My account page, choose Subscriptions. You'll see the services that you're licensed to use, such as the latest desktop version of Microsoft 365, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 or OneDrive for work or school, and Exchange Online. You'll also see the version of the service you're using, such as Plan 1 or Plan 2.
Step 2: After you sign in, select your name in the upper right-hand corner, and then select Order History. Step 3: Locate the Office one-time purchase or individual Office app, and then select Install Office to view your product key (this doesn't actually install Office).
For example, you get a volume license for Microsoft Windows 11 — an operating system. You get a subscription license — say, a Microsoft 365 license — for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and other types of software.
Do Microsoft Volume Licenses Expire? Microsoft Volume Licenses do not expire and are perpetual, meaning once purchased, the license can be used indefinitely. However, the right to receive product updates or support may be limited based on the specific agreement terms.
The Open License Program is a Microsoft service that allows corporate, academic, charitable, or government organizations to obtain volume licenses for Microsoft products. It is ideally suited for companies with between 2 – 250 personal computers, but can accommodate organizations with up to 750 computers.
Go to the Online Service Activation section of the VLSC
After you sign in to the VLSC, select the section titled Online Service Activation. You may also notice other links on the VLSC home page directing you to activate your online services.
Once your Microsoft account has been created and you've received a confirmation email, go to the VLSC at https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter. Click Sign In. Enter your Microsoft account email address and password; then click Sign In.
Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center. In the Navigation menu, select Billing > Your products, then select the Volume Licensing tab. In the Role assignments section, select Assign users to contracts. Select Add or edit users.
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