Use a device-based license for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise

This policy setting controls whether Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise uses a device-based license instead of a user-based license.

Important: For eligibility requirements and configuration steps to use a device-based license with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2094216.

If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise will use a device-based license instead of a user-based license.

If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise will use a user-based license. Therefore, the user who signs in and activates Office must have an Office license.

Supported on: At least Windows 10 Server, Windows 10 or Windows 10 RT

Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Pathsoftware\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\common\licensing
Value Namedbsproplus
Value TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled Value1
Disabled Value0

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