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Does Microsoft 365 F3 Support Windows LTSC Defender Onboarding?
Question details
Determine if a Microsoft 365 F3 subscription includes the necessary rights to onboard Windows LTSC devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 F3, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Device & OS
- Windows LTSC
- Scenario
- Administrators are attempting to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to Windows LTSC machines using frontline worker (F3) licenses.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft 365 F3 is tailored for frontline workers and does not inherently provide full operating system rights for Windows LTSC, meaning devices may fail to onboard without a separate license.
Verify the exact edition of Windows LTSC installed on your endpoints and review your current active subscriptions in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Verify Licensing Terms and Obtain Required Enterprise Agreements
Use this solution to ensure compliance and properly license your LTSC endpoints for Microsoft Defender onboarding.
Microsoft 365 F3 licenses are strictly designed for frontline workers and generally do not include Windows LTSC operating-system rights. To successfully onboard these devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, an alternate or supplementary licensing arrangement is required.
Review the specific Windows LTSC edition installed on your devices by navigating to Settings > System > About on the endpoint.
Consult the official Microsoft Defender for Endpoint documentation to confirm the exact licensing SKUs supported for your specific Windows LTSC build.
Contact your Microsoft account representative or Volume Licensing provider to acquire an eligible Windows Enterprise license or standalone Defender for Endpoint licenses for the LTSC devices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft 365 F3 designed for?
Microsoft 365 F3 is specifically tailored for frontline workers who use devices with smaller screens or share devices, providing cloud-based apps and services without full desktop OS virtualization rights.
Does Microsoft 365 F3 cover Windows LTSC?
No. Microsoft 365 F3 does not automatically grant rights for Windows LTSC operating systems. LTSC is generally serviced through separate Volume Licensing agreements.
How can I legally onboard LTSC devices to Microsoft Defender?
You must secure an eligible Windows Enterprise license or purchase standalone Microsoft Defender for Endpoint licenses through a volume-licensing agreement for those specific LTSC devices.
