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

Policy ID
L_DBS
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
Source
Microsoft 365 Apps / Office Administrative Templates (version 5568.1000)
Category
Microsoft Office 2016 (Machine) › Licensing Settings

Description

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.

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