With a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription that includes the Microsoft Office Desktop Applications, users can install and activate the desktop apps only on a limited number of devices, such as 5 PCs. If you have a scenerio where multiple users are connecting to or using the same computer this could cause multiple issues with both licensing and activation. Show
Using the Office Desktop Apps in shared computer activation mode allows the users to sign in individually without it counting against their individual limit, and also allows users to run the Office programs, such as Word or Excel, at the same time on the remote computer (such as in a Remote Desktop enviroment). A few examples of where using the Office Desktop Apps with shared computer activation enabled could be useful are:
Licensing RequirementsNot all Microsoft 365 or Office 365 plans support shared computer activation. To use shared computer activation you need an Office 365 or Microsoft 365 plan that includes Microsoft 365 Apps that support shared computer activation. Shared computer activation is only for Windows based operating systems, is NOT available for Office for Mac. Shared computer activation is available in the following plans:
Enable Shared Computer ActivationThere are several methods to enable Shared Computer Activation for the Microsoft 365 apps depending on your current situation. New InstallIf you want to enable shared computer activation during the initial installation of Microsoft 365 Apps, you can instruct the Office Deployment Tool to do so during installation. When you are using the Office Customization Tool at config.office.com or the wizard built into Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, make sure that you enable the option Shared Computer in the Product activation section. When you are crafting the configuration file manually, make sure to include the following line: <Property Name="SharedComputerLicensing" Value="1" /> Existing InstallIf the Microsoft 365 Apps are already installed and you want to enable shared computer activation a re-installation is not required. There are three options to choose from, however the device must be rebooted in order to apply the change.
Verify the InstallAfter Microsoft 365 Apps is installed, you can verify that shared computer activation is enabled on that computer. How do you know if MS Office is licensed or not?To determine the Office subscription license type, open an Office app (such as PowerPoint), select the name of the app in the menu, and then About (app). The license type will be listed below the Product ID.
How do I know if my Office is permanently activated?In Windows 10, select the Start button, Settings, Update & Security, and Activation. The activation status is listed next to Activation.
How do I know if Microsoft Office is activated on my laptop?To check the activation status in Windows 10 or 11, select the Start button.. Select Settings icon.. Select Update & Security, and then select Activation. This page indicates whether Windows is activated.. Does Office 365 Business Premium include shared computer activation?The Microsoft 365 Business Premium plan is the only business plan that includes support for shared computer activation. There are other business plans, such as Microsoft 365 Business Standard, that include Microsoft 365 Apps for business, but, those business plans don't include support for shared computer activation.
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