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How to Find Office Volume Licenses and Product Keys in VLSC
Question details
The user needs to locate Microsoft Office licenses purchased through volume licensing programs (like TechSoup) and download the corresponding product keys.
- Product
- Microsoft Office
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Retrieving volume licensing information and product keys to prepare for an enterprise-level Office deployment.
- Observed behavior
- The user is seeking instructions on how to navigate the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) to access the required product keys and use the Office Deployment Tool.
Ensure you have the login credentials for the Microsoft account associated with your organization's Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) profile.
Locate and Download Your Office Product Key via VLSC
Follow these steps to log into the Volume Licensing Service Center and retrieve the product key for your Office software.
To install volume-licensed versions of Microsoft Office, you must first obtain your unique product key directly from Microsoft's licensing portal. Once retrieved, this key is used alongside the Office Deployment Tool for a successful installation.
Open a web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center at https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/. Sign in using your registered organizational Microsoft account.
Once logged in, click on the 'Downloads and Keys' option located in the top navigation menu.
Scroll through your list of licensed products to find the specific Microsoft Office suite you purchased (e.g., Office LTSC 2021 or Office 2019).
Click the 'Key' link next to your selected Office product. This will display the associated volume license product keys.
Copy the required product key and use it in conjunction with the Microsoft Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to download and install the software on your devices.
Skip the Licensing Hassles with WPS Office
Managing volume licenses and using the Office Deployment Tool can be unnecessarily complex for many organizations. If you need a powerful, lightweight office suite without dealing with product keys and deployment scripts, WPS Office is the perfect alternative. It offers full compatibility with standard Office files and an easy-to-use interface.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the free download button for your operating system.
- 2. Run the Installer: Open the downloaded setup file and follow the straightforward on-screen instructions to install the suite.
- 3. Start Creating: Launch WPS Office to instantly open, edit, and save your existing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents without needing a product key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see my Office product keys in the VLSC?
You may not see your product keys if your account lacks the necessary permissions assigned by your organization's VLSC administrator, or if your recent license order has not yet been fully processed by Microsoft.
What is the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)?
The Office Deployment Tool is a command-line utility from Microsoft used to download and deploy Click-to-Run versions of Office (like Office 2019 and LTSC 2021) to computers on your network using your VLSC product keys.
Can I install volume-licensed Office without the Deployment Tool?
For newer volume-licensed versions of Office (2019 and newer), Microsoft strictly requires the use of the Office Deployment Tool. Direct ISO downloads are generally only available for older versions of the software.
Are there any volume license keys required for WPS Office?
No, the standard version of WPS Office is completely free and does not require you to manage volume licensing keys or utilize complicated deployment command-line tools.
