Windows kms activation

Title description ms.topic author ms.author ms.date ms.assetid Key Management Services (KMS) activation planning for Windows Server Learn how to plan for Key Management Services (KMS) activation in Windows Server. conceptual xelu86 alalve 11/12/2024 99f7daa4-30ce-4d13-be65-0a4d55cca754 Key Management Services (KMS) activation planningThe following information outlines initial planning considerations that you need to review for Key Management Services (KMS) activation.KMS uses a client-server model to active clients and is used for volume activation. KMS clients connect to a KMS server, called the KMS host, for activation. The KMS host must reside on your local network.KMS hosts don't need to be dedicated servers, and KMS can be cohosted with other services. You can run a KMS host on any physical or virtual system that is running a supported Windows Server or Windows client operating system. A KMS host running on a Windows Server operating system can activate computers running both server and client operating systems. However, a KMS host running on a Windows client operating system can only activate computers also running client operating systems.To use KMS, a KMS host needs a key that activates, or authenticates, the KMS host with Microsoft. This key is sometimes referred to as the KMS host key, but it's formally known as a Microsoft Customer Specific Volume License Key (CSVLK). You can get this key from the Product Keys section of the Volume Licensing Service Center for the following agreements: Open, Open Value, Select, Enterprise, and Services Provider License. You can also get assistance by contacting your local Microsoft Activation Center.Operational requirementsKMS can activate physical and virtual computers, but to qualify for KMS activation, a network must have a minimum number of computers (called the activation threshold). KMS clients activate only after this threshold is met. To ensure that the activation threshold is met, a KMS host counts the number of computers that are requesting activation on the network.KMS hosts count the most recent connections. When a client or server contacts the KMS host, the host adds the machine ID to its count and then returns the current count value in its response. The client or server activates if the count is high enough. Clients activate if the count is 25 or higher. Servers and volume editions of Microsoft Office products activate if the count is five or greater. The KMS only counts unique connections from the past 30 days, and only stores the 50 most recent contacts.KMS activations are valid for 180 days, a period known as the activation validity interval. KMS clients must renew their activation by connecting to the KMS host at least once every 180 days to stay activated. By default, KMS client computers attempt to renew their activation every seven days. After a client's activation is renewed, the activation validity interval begins again.A single KMS host can support an unlimited number of KMS clients. If you have more than 50 clients, we recommend that you have at least two KMS hosts in case one of your KMS hosts becomes unavailable. Most organizations can

Following two ways:MAK Independent Activation - Each computer individually connects to Microsoft online or by telephone to complete activation.MAK Proxy Activation - One centralized activation request is made on behalf of multiple computers with a single connection to Microsoft online or by telephone. This method uses the VAMT.Use Windows Server as the KMS host to activate Windows clientsIf you deploy Windows using Key Management Service (KMS) as the activation method:Windows Server isn't supported as a KMS host to activate Windows.A Windows Server KMS key is required to get a patch to allow activation of Windows client machines. For the latest patch, see Configure a KMS host computer to activate volume licensed versions of Office.Volume activation for Microsoft 365, Project, and VisioWhen you use volume activation for Microsoft 365, Project, and Visio:Office KMS Host activates any Office suite or application.Only one Office KMS key can be installed and used for activation.If you deploy Microsoft 365 using KMS as the activation method:You can't activate Microsoft 365 using KMS if you use Windows Server as the KMS host.A patch isn't available to allow activation of apps in Microsoft 365.Use volume licensing product keys to activate earlier versionsAll volume licensing customers have the right to use product keys for reimaging and downgrade purposes. Select Plus, Enterprise Agreement (EA), and Select customers have limited evaluation rights for training and back-up. For more information about reimaging rights, see Product licensing briefs.Reimaging rights are granted to all Microsoft Volume Licensing customers. Under these rights, customers can reimage

Volume license editions of Office 2016 client products require activation. This download enables IT administrators to set up a Key Management Service (KMS) or configure a domain for Active Directory-Based activation. Either of these volume activation methods can locally activate all Office 2016 clients connected to an organization’s network.Important! Selecting a language below will dynamically change the complete page content to that language.Date Published:15/07/2024File Name:office2016volumelicensepack_4324-1002_en-us_x86.exeIf you want to activate volume license editions of Office 2016, Visio 2016, or Project 2016 with a KMS host or Active Directory-Based activation, you need to first install Office 2016 Volume License Pack. When an Office 2016 volume edition client is installed, it will automatically attempt to activate via either Active Directory by using its existing domain pairing or a DNS-discoverable KMS host on your organization network. To set up Active Directory-Based activation, you must be running Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, or newer.All volume editions of Office 2016 client products are pre-installed with a Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) key, which supports automatic activation for both KMS and Active Directory-Based Activation, so you will not need to install a product key.This download contains an executable file that will extract and install KMS host license files. These license files are required for the KMS host service to recognize Office 2016 KMS host keys. On Windows Server 2012 and volume license editions of Windows 8, you can use your same KMS host key to set up Active Directory-Based activation. 4324.1002 update extends the Key Management Service (KMS) to support co-hosting of Office 2013 and Office 2016 on Windows Server 2008 R2.Supported Operating SystemsWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 KMS Host: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 (volume editions) or newerActive Directory-Based ActivationSet-up and Configuration: Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 (volume editions) or newer.Domain controller: Active Directory Domain Services with the Windows Server 2012 schema installed. You need to perform this step only if you’re setting up a KMS host on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 (volume editions). Download and run the update contained in the KB article below. This update enables your Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7-based KMS host to successfully activate Office 2013 clients that are running on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012:KB 2757817Download and run the executable file on this page on a supported operating system.Enter your Office 2016 KMS host key when prompted.Activate the product key online.If setting up a KMS host, open port 1688 to allow the KMS host service through the firewall: Open Control Panel and click on the Windows Firewall icon.Click the “Allow a program through Windows Firewall” link.Click

Is possible to convert computers from MAK to KMS activation remotely using slmgr.vbs.Microsoft publishes lists of product keys that will configure Windows Vista/7/Server2008/R2 as KMS clients instead of using MAK activation.The KMS client configuration keys for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are published in Microsoft's "Volume Activation Deployment Guide" at KMS client configuration keys for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (not R2) are published by Microsoft in an older version of the same guide: following commands can be executed by the domain administrator at a Windows command prompt to change a Windows 7 Professional computer named EXAMPLE-PC from MAK activation to KMS activation, activating against KMS-HOSTNAME. (Note: The product key included after the /ipk switch is a special key that tells Windows 7 to contact a KMS server. For other versions of Windows, please refer to the TechNet articles linked above for the correct keys):slmgr.vbs EXAMPLE-PC /ipk FJ82H-XT6CR-J8D7P-XQJJ2-GPDD4slmgr.vbs EXAMPLE-PC /skms KMS-HOSTNAMEslmgr.vbs EXAMPLE-PC /atoSuch changes are to be made at your own risk, and only after careful planning. Changing a computer's product key will invalidate a computer's existing MAK activation. If you are not able to get the KMS working correctly, e.g. because you do not have the minimum 25 computers or the KMS is not configured correctly, this could create major problems. As always, RTFM (and test) before you leap!

Achieve the extraordinaryMicrosoft 365 delivers cloud storage, security and Microsoft Copilot in your favourite apps – all in one plan.Volume license editions of Office 2016 client products require activation. This download enables IT administrators to set up a Key Management Service (KMS) or configure a domain for Active Directory-Based activation. Either of these volume activation methods can locally activate all Office 2016 clients connected to an organization’s network.Important! Selecting a language below will dynamically change the complete page content to that language.File Name:office2016volumelicensepack_4324-1002_en-us_x86.exeIf you want to activate volume license editions of Office 2016, Visio 2016, or Project 2016 with a KMS host or Active Directory-Based activation, you need to first install Office 2016 Volume License Pack. When an Office 2016 volume edition client is installed, it will automatically attempt to activate via either Active Directory by using its existing domain pairing or a DNS-discoverable KMS host on your organization network. To set up Active Directory-Based activation, you must be running Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, or newer.All volume editions of Office 2016 client products are pre-installed with a Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) key, which supports automatic activation for both KMS and Active Directory-Based Activation, so you will not need to install a product key.This download contains an executable file that will extract and install KMS host license files. These license files are required for the KMS host service to recognize Office 2016 KMS host keys. On Windows Server 2012 and volume license editions of Windows 8, you can use your same KMS host key to set up Active Directory-Based activation. 4324.1002 update extends the Key Management Service (KMS) to support co-hosting of Office 2013 and Office 2016 on Windows Server 2008 R2.Supported Operating SystemsWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 KMS Host: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 (volume editions) or newerActive Directory-Based ActivationSet-up and Configuration: Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 (volume editions) or newer.Domain controller: Active Directory Domain Services with the Windows Server 2012 schema installed. You need to perform this step only if you’re setting up a KMS host on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 (volume editions). Download and run the update contained in the KB article below. This update enables your Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7-based KMS host to successfully activate Office 2013 clients that are running on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012:KB 2757817Download and run the executable file on this page on a supported operating system.Enter your Office 2016 KMS host key when prompted.Activate the product key online.If setting up a KMS host, open port 1688 to allow the KMS host service through the firewall: Open Control Panel and click on the Windows Firewall icon.Click the “Allow a program through Windows Firewall” link.Click the Change Settings button. Check the box for Key Management Service.To learn more about configuring your KMS host with slmgr.vbs, see the TechNet documentation found on this page.

Achieve the extraordinaryMicrosoft 365 delivers cloud storage, security, and Microsoft Copilot in your favorite apps—all in one plan.Volume license editions of Office 2013 client products require activation. This download enables IT administrators to set up a Key Management Service (KMS) or configure a domain for Active Directory-Based activation. Either of these volume activation methods can locally activate all Office 2013 clients connected to an organization’s network.Important! Selecting a language below will dynamically change the complete page content to that language.Date Published:15/07/2024File Name:office2013volumelicensepack_4701-1000_en-us_x86.exeIf you want to activate volume license editions of Office 2013, Visio 2013, or Project 2013 with a KMS host or Active Directory-Based activation, you need to first install Office 2013 Volume License Pack. When an Office 2013 volume edition client is installed, it will automatically attempt to activate via either Active Directory by using its existing domain pairing or a DNS-discoverable KMS host on your organization network. To set up Active Directory-Based activation, you must be running Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, or newer.All volume editions of Office 2013 client products are pre-installed with a Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) key, which supports automatic activation for both KMS and Active Directory-Based Activation, so you will not need to install a product key.This download contains an executable file that will extract and install KMS host license files. These license files are required for the KMS host service to recognize Office 2013 KMS host keys. On Windows Server 2012 and volume license editions of Windows 8, you can use your same KMS host key to set up Active Directory-Based activation. Supported Operating SystemsWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 KMS Host: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 (volume editions) or newerActive Directory-Based ActivationSet-up and Configuration: Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 (volume editions) or newer.Domain controller: Active Directory Domain Services with the Windows Server 2012 schema installed. You need to perform this step only if you’re setting up a KMS host on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 (volume editions). Download and run the update contained in the KB article below. This update enables your Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7-based KMS host to successfully activate Office 2013 clients that are running on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012:KB 2757817Download and run the executable file on this page on a supported operating system.Enter your