Install Kms Host Office 2016 Tutorial
- If you are trying to install a KMS server for Office 2016 on the Windows Server 2016, keep in mind that it has a number of problems with the launch of the Volume Activated Services Tool. When you try to activate an Office 2016 KMS server through the Volume Activated Services GUI, you can receive an error.
- Oct 4, 2016 - Each Microsoft product supported by KMS server activation has a threshold. All Office 2016 client volume editions products are pre-installed with a. Remotely instead of using the manual process describe earlier in this post.
Jan 24, 2017 - In this tutorial, I will walk you through the steps necessary to complete. Install the Office 2016 KMS Host pack (What we extracted to C: kms).
-->Applies to:Volume licensed versions of Office 2019 and Office 2016, including Project and Visio
To activate volume licensed versions of Office, including Project and Visio, you must have a KMS host computer. You can configure a Windows Server computer to be a KMS host computer by installing the Volume Activation Services role and then running the Volume Activation Tools wizard.
To enable the KMS host computer to activate Office, you must install the Office Volume License Pack and enter your KMS key on the KMS host computer. Then, you need to activate the KMS key over the internet or by telephone.
If you have a KMS host computer configured to activate Windows, you can configure that same KMS host computer to active Office. You can also configure a KMS host computer to activate multiple versions of Office, such as Office 2019 and Office 2016. In these cases, the KMS host computer must be running an operating system that supports KMS for each of the versions of Office that you want to activate. You'll also need to install the Office Volume License Pack for each version of Office on the KMS host computer and activate a KMS host key for each version of Office.
Office supports KMS host computers running on the following operating systems, depending on which version of Office is being activated by KMS:
- Office 2019: At least Windows Server 2012 or at least Windows 8.1 (volume editions)
- Office 2016: At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or at least Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (volume editions)
You can download the appropriate Office Volume License Pack from the Microsoft Download Center: Office 2019, Office 2016. To get the KMS key, sign in to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLCS) and download the KMS key for each product and version of Office that you want KMS to activate.
Note
If you are setting up KMS on Windows 7 volume license edition or Windows Server 2008 R2, you must first install a patch as described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2757817. This patch allows the KMS host computer to activate Office clients that run on Windows 8.
Configure the KMS host computer
To configure the KMS host computer to activate Office, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the KMS host computer.
If your KMS host computer has internet access, do the following:
- Sign in to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLCS) and download the KMS key for each product and version of Office that you want KMS to activate.
- On the KMS host computer, download the appropriate Office Volume License Pack from the Microsoft Download Center: Office 2019, Office 2016.
- Run the Office Volume License Pack executable file. This will install the Office Volume License Pack on the KMS host computer and then opens the Volume Activation Tools wizard.
- Follow the steps in the Volume Activation Tools wizard. Enter our KMS key when prompted.
- If you have a firewall, make sure port 1688 is open to allow the KMS host service through the firewall.
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall.
- Click the Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall link.
- Click the Change Settings button.
- Select the check box for Key Management Service and then choose OK.
If your KMS host computer doesn't have internet access, you can activate it by telephone.
- From an elevated command prompt, go to the Windowssystem32 folder, and then run the following command:
Replace ACTIVATIONID with the Activation ID for your version of Office. The Activation ID for Office 2019 is 70512334-47B4-44DB-A233-BE5EA33B914C, and the 2016 Activation ID for Office 2016 is 98EBFE73-2084-4C97-932C-C0CD1643BEA7.
The result of this command is a 36-digit installation ID. Paste the installation ID number into Notepad, and then break it up into six groups of six numbers.
- At the command line, run the following command:
This launches the Windows phone activation wizard and it will display a telephone number.
Office 2016 Kms Server Setup
After you have obtained the telephone number, cancel the wizard. You can ignore the activation ID displayed by the wizard. It is for Windows.
Call the telephone number. At each prompt, enter a group of six numbers. This is the installation ID that you obtained in step 1.
When you hear the response, write down the numbers. This is your confirmation ID.
At the command line, run the following command:
Replace CONFIRMATIONID with the 48 digit confirmation ID that you received over the telephone.
Replace ACTIVATIONID with the Activation ID for your version of Office. The Activation ID for Office 2019 is 70512334-47B4-44DB-A233-BE5EA33B914C, and the 2016 Activation ID for Office 2016 is 98EBFE73-2084-4C97-932C-C0CD1643BEA7.
- You should see a message that the confirmation ID was successfully deposited.
Verify activations by the KMS host computer
After you set up the KMS host computer, KMS clients send requests for activation and increment the current count of activations. The current count must be 5 or more before KMS clients are activated. The maximum current count is double the activation threshold, or 10. You can also check the KMS log in the Applications and Services Logs folder for event ID 12290, the ID for KMS-related activity. The KMS log records activation requests from KMS clients. Each event displays the name of the computer and the time stamp of each activation request.
Verify the KMS key is successfully installed and activated
From an elevated command prompt on the KMS host computer, run the following command:
To view information only for Office 2019, specify the Activation ID after the /dlv parameter. For example:
The following is an example of the output. The line that says: 'License Status: Licensed' indicates that your KMS host computer is successfully activated.
Related topics
Hi,
This is Scott McArthur, a Supportability Program Manager for Windows and Surface. With the launch of Windows Server 2016 I wanted to share some information on volume activation:
- Updating your existing KMS hosts to support Windows Server 2016
- Setting up a new Windows Server 2016 KMS host
- Activating Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
Updating existing KMS Hosts
If your KMS host is Windows Server 2012 you need to install the following updates
- Verify the version of sppsvc.exe and ensure that it is updated to at least version 6.3.9600.18376.
If your KMS host is Windows Server 2012 R2 you need to install the following updates:
Kms Setup 2016
Setting Up Kms Server 2016
Once updated you need to obtain a Windows Server 2016 CSVLK. Do the following
- Log on to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
- Click License.
- Click Relationship Summary.
- Click License ID of their current Active License.
- After the page loads, click Product Keys.
- Look for a key called “Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS”
If you are unable to locate your product key please contact the Volume licensing service center
Once you have the key then run the following commands at elevated cmd prompt
1. Install the Windows Server 2016 CSVLK
Cscript.exe %windir%system32slmgr.vbs /ipk <insert Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS CSVLK here>
2. Activate the Windows Server 2016 CSVLK
Cscript.exe %windir%system32slmgr.vbs /ato
Windows Server 2008 R2 is not supported as a KMS Host for Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB edition
Setting up new Windows Server 2016 KMS host
If you want to setup a new Windows Server 2016 KMS host normally you can use the Volume Activation services role wizard or command line to configure the KMS host.
We are aware of issue where when you run the Volume Activation Services role wizard, it will report the error “vmw.exe has stopped working” during the product key management phase of the wizard
Microsoft is investigating this issue and will update this blog when a fix is available but in meantime you will need to configure it using the steps below
1. Open elevated cmd prompt
2. Install the Windows Server 2016 CSVLK
cscript.exe %windir%system32slmgr.vbs /ipk <insert Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS CSVLK here>
3. Activate the Windows Server 2016 CSVLK
Cscript.exe %windir%system32slmgr.vbs /ato
Update 1/9/2018: This issue was resolved in the following KB:
3201845 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: December 9, 2016
If system does not have internet connectivity do the following to activate via the command line:
1. Open an elevated command prompt
2. Obtain the Installation ID
Cscript.exe %windir%system32slmgr.vbs /dti
3. Look up Microsoft phone activation number using phone number listed in %windir%System32SPPUIPhone.inf
4. Call the number and follow the prompts to obtain the confirmation ID
5. Apply the confirmation ID (do not include hyphens)
Cscript.exe %windir%system32slmgr.vbs /atp <ConfirmationID>
6. Wait for a success message (numbers blurred on purpose)
7. Verify that the license status shows licensed:
Cscript.exe %windir%system32slmgr.vbs /dlv
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB Edition volume activation
Note: In addition to activating Windows Server 2016 the “Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS” KMS host(CSVLK) key also activates Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB edition