Once you have downloaded the Microsoft Perpetual software, you will require the license key to complete the installation.
If you are required to purchase perpetual licensing through a Cloud Service Provider (CSP), you can copy the license key by following the process described below.
Note – You must be a Global admin to do the steps in this article. For more information, please see the Microsoft article About admin roles.
Process
- Login to Microsoft Admin Center. You will be redirected to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
- Navigate and go to Billing > Your Products.
- On the Products tab, in the Software section, select the Microsoft Perpetual software that you have already downloaded and for which you want to view the license key.
- The subscription details page will open. In the Downloads & keys section, click on the Copy Key link to view the license key.
- Now, click on the Copy key link again to view the license key.
- You will see the license key in a pop-up window. Copy it and then close the pane.
- Paste the key in a file in a secure location and then enter it as instructed during the software installation. The key is needed to activate the downloaded software.



