# How to Activate Office 2016 with KMS Host Key

If you have a volume license for Microsoft Office 2016, you can use a Key Management Service (KMS) host to activate your product. A KMS host is a server that runs a service that can activate multiple clients over the network. This way, you don't have to enter a product key for each installation of Office 2016.

To activate Office 2016 with a KMS host key, you need to do the following steps:

1. Install Office 2016 on your client computers. You can use the Office Deployment Tool to customize the installation options and download the Office files from Microsoft servers.

2. Install the Volume Activation Services role on your KMS host server. You can use the Server Manager or PowerShell to do this.

3. Activate your KMS host with Microsoft. You need to enter your KMS host key and provide your organization's information. You can use the Volume Activation Tools or slmgr.vbs to do this.

4. Configure your KMS host to activate Office 2016 clients. You need to specify the activation ID and the port number for Office 2016. You can use the Volume Activation Tools or slmgr.vbs to do this.

5. Verify that your KMS host is working properly. You can use the Volume Activation Tools or slmgr.vbs to check the status of your KMS host and the number of activations it has performed.

6. Configure your Office 2016 clients to use the KMS host for activation. You need to set the registry key for the KMS server name and port number on each client computer. You can use Group Policy or ospp.vbs to do this.

7. Activate your Office 2016 clients with the KMS host. The activation process is automatic and happens in the background every time the client connects to the network. You can use ospp.vbs to manually trigger the activation or check the activation status.

By following these steps, you can activate Office 2016 with a KMS host key and enjoy the benefits of volume licensing.

# Troubleshooting Office 2016 KMS Activation Issues

Sometimes, you may encounter some problems when activating Office 2016 with a KMS host key. Here are some common issues and how to fix them:

- **Office shows unlicensed product or activation errors.** This may happen if you sign in with the wrong account, have multiple copies of Office installed, or have an incompatible version of Office. To resolve this issue, follow the steps in this article.

- **Office cannot contact the KMS host.** This may happen if the KMS host is not reachable on the network, the DNS SRV records are missing or incorrect, or the firewall settings are blocking the communication. To resolve this issue, follow the steps in this article.

- **Office activation fails with error codes.** This may happen if the KMS host or client has an invalid license, a mismatched key, or an internal error. To resolve this issue, you can use the Office Repair tool to fix the activation process issues that have specific error codes. You can find the list of error codes and their descriptions in this article.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you can resolve most of the Office 2016 KMS activation issues and enjoy the benefits of volume licensing.

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