How do I decide which Store products use Product Licensing?
Only products that need software-use rules or activations should have an active Product Licensing policy; normal Store products remain normal products.
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Licensing and Activations
Understand product licenses, activations, protected software delivery and the information support may need.
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What does a domain or installation activation represent?
An activation links a license to an allowed installation identity such as the domain or other identifier used by the licensed client.
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What is a software activation?
An activation records an approved installation or device using a licensed product according to that product's policy.
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What is the difference between a download entitlement and a license?
A download entitlement controls access to a protected file; a software license controls permitted use and, when configured, activations.
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What should I include in a licensing support request?
Include the order or license reference, product/version and safe error text; never send passwords or private payment credentials.
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Where can a customer find a software license?
When Product Licensing applies to a purchase, the customer area shows the license record associated with that product/order.
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Why was an activation limit reached?
The product's license policy can limit how many active installations are allowed at the same time.