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✅ Steps to Add Windows 11 E3

  1. Verify Eligibility
    • Your tenant must be registered and verified as a nonprofit with Microsoft.
    • You can confirm this in the Microsoft Nonprofit Portal.
  2. Purchase Windows 11 E3 (Nonprofit Pricing)
    • Go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center → Billing → Purchase services.
    • Search for Microsoft 365 E3 (Nonprofit) or Windows 11 Enterprise E3.
    • Select the nonprofit discounted plan (around \$9 per user/month).
    • Complete checkout and assign licences to users who need Windows Enterprise features.
  3. Assign Licences
    • In Admin Center, go to Users → Active users.
    • Select the user → Licences and apps → Tick Microsoft 365 E3 (or Windows E3).
    • Save changes.
  4. Device Activation
    • Ensure devices are running Windows 10/11 Pro as a base.
    • Join devices to Azure AD (Entra ID) or Hybrid AD.
    • Once the licence is assigned and the device is joined, Windows will automatically upgrade to Windows 11 Enterprise.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Business Basic and Standard do not include Windows OS rights; they only cover Office apps and cloud services.
  • Windows Enterprise E3 is not a standalone OS licence; it upgrades existing Pro editions.
  • If devices are on Windows Home, you must first upgrade to Pro before Enterprise features apply.

 

 

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