number of devices

I’m trying to get a straight answer for the number of devices i’m allowed with a personal office 365 subscription back in 2018 the cap was removed; but now in 2019 it seems like Microsoft is limiting it to just 1 pc 1 mac and 1 phone or tablet. I understand i’m only using 1 at a time. What happened did Micro $oft get greedy now every device needs it own subscription?

Conversation 5 comments

  • wright_is

    Premium Member
    25 December, 2019 - 6:10 am

    <p>According to the administration page for Office 365 Home, you can install it on up to 5 PCs (Windows or Mac) and 5 mobile devices (iOS / Android).</p><p>Personal is limited to one of each.</p>

  • lwetzel

    Premium Member
    25 December, 2019 - 8:37 pm

    <p>Home version which is intended for family. Personal of one user. Following from Microsoft Site.</p><p><br></p><h1>Office 365 Home</h1><p>‪Microsoft Corporation‬</p><p><br></p><p>• Share with your entire family – for up to 6 people</p><p>• For use on multiple PCs/Macs, tablets, and phones (including Windows, iOS, and Android*)</p><p>• Premium versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus Publisher and Access for PC only</p><p>• 1TB OneDrive cloud storage with advanced security per person</p><p>• Collaborate on documents with others online</p><p>• Tech support via chat or phone with Microsoft experts</p><p>• Annual or monthly subscription. Your subscription will automatically continue. Cancel anytime.</p><p><br></p><p>*iOS and Android require separate app installation</p><p><br></p><h1>Office 365 Personal</h1><p>‪Microsoft Corporation‬</p><p><br></p><p>• For one person</p><p>• For use on multiple PCs/Macs, tablets, and phones (including Windows, iOS, and Android*)</p><p>• Premium versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, plus Publisher and Access for PC only</p><p>• 1TB OneDrive cloud storage with advanced security</p><p>• Collaborate on documents with others online</p><p>• Tech support via chat or phone with Microsoft experts</p><p>• Annual or monthly subscription. Your subscription will automatically continue. Cancel anytime.</p><p><br></p><p>*iOS and Android require separate app download</p>

  • thea2_

    Premium Member
    26 December, 2019 - 3:50 pm

    <p>Thanks Iwetzel</p><p> talk to people in MS store, they say personal 365 is only for 1 Pc; so</p><p><br></p><p>For use on multiple PCs/Macs, tablets, and phones (including Windows, iOS, and Android*)</p><p>is a confusing to say the least.</p>

  • wunderbar

    Premium Member
    27 December, 2019 - 1:08 pm

    <p>Basically o365 personal lets you use it yourself. You can install on one PC at a time, and log into the mobile apps on iOS/Android.</p><p><br></p><p>o365 home lets up to 6 people install Office on up to 5 PC's each, and also use the mobile apps.</p>

  • snowdragon

    28 December, 2019 - 1:10 am

    <h1>I had no idea that there was a Office 365 Personal version. </h1><h1><br></h1><h1>I’ll have to look into getting me a copy ?</h1><p><br></p>

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