Licensing
Licenses for Windows IoT Enterprise are available through both OEM Licensing and Volume Licensing.
This table provides a snapshot of the license applicability for these two options followed by more detail to help you determine which option is right for you.
| Requirement | OEM License | Volume License |
|---|---|---|
| New Device | ✅Yes | ⛔No |
| Upgrade Existing Device | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
| Transferrable License | ✅Yes | ⛔No |
| Activation methods | OA3.0, ePKEA, PKEA | KMS, MAK |
Definitions
- OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- LTSC: Long-Term Servicing Channel
- OA3.0: OEM Activation 3.0
- ePKEA: Embedded Product Key Entry Activation
- PKEA: Product Key Entry Activation
- KMS: Key Management Service
- MAK: Multiple Activation Key
OEM Licensing
An OEM license is required for device makers that preinstall the operating system on new devices for sale to an end-customer. OEMs can also obtain upgrade licenses for existing devices, originally produced with a previous version of the operating system, and offer full solution upgrades to the end-customer. An OEM License must be transferred to an end-customer purchasing a new device from the OEM.
For additional information about Windows IoT Enterprise OEM licenses and terms of use, contact one of our authorized distributors for assistance.
Windows IoT Enterprise devices produced by OEMs must be enabled for activation before leaving the factory. For information about enabling your devices for activation, see:
Volume Licensing
A volume license is available for end-customers to upgrade existing systems with a qualifying operating system to a new version. A volume license is nontransferrable.
Volume licenses for Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC are available through the following Volume License programs:
- Microsoft Customer Agreement
- Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA)
- Select/Select Plus program
For information regarding volume license activation options for Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC, see Volume activation for Windows.
Additional information specific to the deployment of Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC using volume licensing, see Windows IoT Enterprise in Volume License
End User License Agreement
For details about the use restrictions of Windows IoT Enterprise, see Windows IoT Enterprise End-User License Agreement