Deactivating Microsoft 365 Licenses

Issue/Question

How do I deactivate Microsoft 365 licenses so I can install it on another computer?

Environment

  • Microsoft 365

Resolution

Microsoft 365 licensing can only be applied to five devices at a time.
  1. Navigate to Office Portal.
  2. Sign in using your WKU email address and WKU account password.
  3. Click account icon in bottom-left corner.
    Note: This may be a round icon with your initials in it or a picture that you may have uploaded for your profile.
  4. Click View account.
  5. Click Devices.
  6. Click and then Disable lost device next to desired device.

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