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ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.topic: conceptual
ms.date: 11/01/2023
ms.date: 01/21/2025
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### How much does ESU cost?
Final pricing and enrollment conditions will be made available closer to the October 2025 date for end of support, approximately one year before the end of support for Windows 10. ESU will be free for all Windows 365 customers. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview).
Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is free for all Windows 365 customers for the full duration of the three year program. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview).
### Is there a minimum license purchase requirement for Windows 10 ESU?
There are no minimum license purchase requirements for Windows 10 ESU.
The minimum license purchase requirements for Windows 10 ESU is one license.
### Can ESUs be purchased for a specific duration?
Customers can't buy partial periods, for instance, only six months. Extended Security Updates are transacted per year (12-month period), starting with the end of support date.
The Extended Security Update Program for Windows 10 must be purchased by year. Customers can't buy partial periods, for instance, only six months. Year One starts in November 2025. If you decide to purchase the program in Year Two, you'll have to pay for Year One too, as ESUs are cumulative.
### When will the ESU offer be available for licensing?