Hi everyone,
We currently use Microsoft 365 and have licenses for all our users. However, some PCs are set up as shared users, particularly for software like microscope applications that can't be run simultaneously by different users. These shared users still need to access and edit Excel files on those PCs. Constantly signing out from personal Office licenses isn't ideal, and I'd prefer not to purchase extra licenses since we've already licensed all our users.
What options are available? Is it possible to get an Office Standard Open Value license and install it on several PCs? Do they still offer up to 50 activations like with Office 2016?
2 Answers
You might want to check with a Microsoft representative. There are device-based Office licenses that could work for you, but there are definitely specific conditions around their availability and use.
I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at, but if you're using M365, you can set it up with shared licensing through config.office.com for those machines. Just a heads up though, M365 Business Standard doesn't allow for shared computer licenses unless you license those accounts as well.
Yeah, I figured as much. Thanks for clarifying!