What is a Software Assurance license?

Microsoft Software Assurance is a software maintenance program that helps organizations gain access to the latest software versions and releases, without incurring additional licensing costs.

Is Software Assurance required?

When the truth is that you only require software assurance on these products if you wish to make use of Roaming Use Rights. This would allow access by the primary user of a licensed device from a third-party device. If you only provide access to desktop applications to users from work devices, SA is not required.

Can I add Software Assurance to existing open license?

Can I add Software Assurance to an OEM/Retail product license? Yes, you can attach standalone Software Assurance coverage to an OEM/Retail product license, but you must do so within 90 days of purchasing the OEM/Retail (full packaged product) product license.

How do I know if I have Software Assurance?

Sign into the Volume Licensing Service Centre. Choose Software or click View Software Assurance Benefits in the Entitlements section of the VLSC home page to display the Software Assurance Summary page.

Can you buy Software Assurance later?

Software Assurance can be purchased at the time of the license purchase, but the benefits terminate with the expiration of agreement Authorization Number.

Does Microsoft Software Assurance expire?

Microsoft Software Assurance benefits are not the same as product licenses. Product licenses do not expire. They are valid for as long as you own the product. Software Assurance benefits expire after three years.

Do I need to renew Software Assurance?

Many times you will want to renew the agreement to extend the Software Assurance. Unless your agreement contains subscription licenses, the licenses are perpetual, however, Software Assurance is not perpetual. Software Assurance is only available as long as you have an active agreement with Microsoft.

Can you renew Software Assurance?

Software Assurance benefits expire after two years, though they can be renewed for a fee up to 90 days before the date they expire. There is no grace period after the end of the benefit period to renew.

Can I renew Software Assurance?

How long does Software Assurance last for?

three years
Product licenses do not expire. They are valid for as long as you own the product. Software Assurance benefits expire after three years. They add value to your products but are not part of them.