How to Buy Multiple Windows Licenses

Last Updated: March 28, 2019

When you purchase Microsoft Windows from a big box retailer, such as an office supply store, that version usually carries a single license for use on one. If you need to use Windows on multiple computers, you could purchase multiple copies of the single-license version, but that is expensive. Instead, you can purchase a volume license which allows you to install Windows on five or more computers. Volume licenses are only available through Microsoft or authorized resellers.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

New Customers

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Navigate to the Microsoft Volume Licensing website at Microsoft.com/licensing.
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Click "How to Buy," and select "Buy or Renew."

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Call Microsoft at (800) 426-9400 or click "Find and authorized reseller," and enter your city, state and zip to find a reseller near you.
- The Microsoft customer service line or the authorized retailer can tell you how to buy multiple windows licenses.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Existing Customers

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Navigate to the Microsoft Volume Licensing website at Microsoft.com/licensing.
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Click "Existing Customers" and select "Product Activation" if you have an invitation to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or if you already have a volume license on another Microsoft product.
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Scroll down to "1. Find Products" at the bottom of the page. Enter your version of Windows in the "Search for Products" field and click the arrow.
- The following page will show you the Volume License Keys that are available for your version of Windows.
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Scroll to the top right corner of the page and click on "Volume Licensing Service Center" under "Quick Links."
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Click "Sign" in and enter your Windows Live ID and password.
- If you do not have a Windows Live ID, click "Sign up now," and follow the on-screen prompts to create an ID.
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Enter your business email address.
- If you have received an invitation to join VLSC, use the address on the invitation.
- If you have not, use the email address for business name on your existing volume license agreement.
- Microsoft will send you a verification email. Go to your email inbox, retrieve the message and follow the instructions for verifying your address.
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Go to the page that lists your open licenses. Select the option to add a volume license.
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Follow the screen prompts to purchase a volume license for your version of Windows.