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# Enable Extended Security Updates (ESU)
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> **Looking for consumer information?** For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the frequently asked questions section of the [End of support for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/end-of-support) page.<!--10013381-->
> **Looking for consumer information?** For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the frequently asked questions section of the [End of support for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/end-of-support) page. For information on how to enroll in ESU, see [Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42).<!--10013381-->
The [Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program](extended-security-updates.md) allows organizations to receive critical and important security updates for PCs enrolled in the paid subscription service. ESU extends the use of Windows 10 devices past the end of support date on October 14, 2025. This article provides instructions on how to enable the ESU keys in commercial environments.
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To enable ESU for Windows 10, you must meet the following prerequisites:
**Client operating system:**
- Windows 10, version 22H2 with [KB5046613](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5046613), or a later update installed
- Administrative privileges on the device
- The Windows 10 device is either Microsoft Entra joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined.
- Devices that are only Entra registered aren't eligible for commercial ESU access.
>[!NOTE]
> Personal or BYOD devices that are not managed by the organization and are only Entra registered will not qualify for this entitlement. These devices should be enrolled via the [Consumer ESU program](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42).
**Endpoints for client activation:**
- `https://go.microsoft.com/`
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- [Volume licensing access](/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/vl-sign-in) in the [Microsoft 365 admin center](https://admin.microsoft.com)
## Cloud and virtualization scenario considerations
Some cloud and virtualization scenarios have specific considerations for enabling ESU. In some cases, ESU is already enabled for you and in others, you may need to take additional steps. The following list summarizes these scenarios:
- Extended Security Updates (ESU) are available at no additional cost for Windows 10 virtual machines in the following Microsoft-hosted or Azure-integrated environments. No additional configuration or keys are needed in the following environments:
- [Azure Virtual Desktop](/azure/virtual-desktop/overview)
- [Azure virtual machines](/azure/virtual-machines/overview)
- [Azure Dedicated Host](/azure/virtual-machines/dedicated-hosts)
- [Azure Local](/azure/azure-local/overview) (Azure Local is the new name for Azure Stack HCI)
- [Azure Stack Hub](/azure-stack/operator/azure-stack-overview)
- [Azure Stack Edge](/azure/databox-online/)
- **Windows 365 Cloud PCs**: Windows 10 devices accessing Cloud PCs via [Windows 365](/windows-365/overview) are automatically entitled to ESU for the duration of the ESU offer if the user has an active Windows 365 license assigned, provided the following conditions are met:
- The Windows 10 device meets the [prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- The user must sign in to the Windows 10 device using their Microsoft Entra ID account at least once every 22 days to maintain ESU access.
- If this 22-day window lapses without sign-in, the device will no longer be entitled to new ESU updates until the user signs in again.
- The ESU license is valid for 30 days once issued, and the system attempts to renew it starting at day 22 to avoid service interruption.
- **Other virtualization platforms** (such as Nutanix or Citrix): These platforms require manual ESU key activation. Contact your Microsoft account team to obtain a 5x5 key. Activation can be managed with the Volume Activation Management Tool or with a script.
## Get the product keys for activating Extended Security Update (ESU) licenses
If you bought ESU licenses, you can activate them with Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) that you get from the Microsoft 365 admin center. To find the ESU license MAK, use the following steps:

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# Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10
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> **Looking for consumer information?** For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the frequently asked questions section of the [End of support for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/end-of-support) page. <!--10013381-->
> **Looking for consumer information?** For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the frequently asked questions section of the [End of support for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/end-of-support) page. For information on how to enroll in ESU, see [Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42).<!--10013381-->
The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program gives customers the option to receive security updates for PCs enrolled in the program. ESU is a paid program that provides individuals and organizations of all sizes with the option to extend the use of Windows 10 devices past the end of support date in a more secure manner. For more information about the Windows 10 lifecycle, see the [Windows Lifecycle FAQ](/lifecycle/faq/windows).