+ Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA) HUP activation Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA) HUP activation + What to do after you activate your benefit What to do after you activate your benefit + VLSC HUP activation VLSC HUP activation + Supported domains and program codes Supported domains and program codes Activate HUP in VLSC Activate HUP in Business Center Next steps Intro + This guide was developed to help Software Assurance (SA) Benefit Administrators activate the Home Use Program (HUP) benefit in the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or the Microsoft Business Center. + Please click on the arrows to the right to jump to the section that best suits your needs. You can also click directly on the text in the boxes to find information on a specific topic. + Questions and resources Questions and resources Resources 04

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Step 4 Select the agreement number for which you wish to activate HUP.

Step 5 On the Benefits Summary page, click “Activate Now” next to “Home Use Program.”

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Approved domain names must be entered into VLSC or the Microsoft Business Center (MPSA customers) by the company’s SAB Administrator before an employee can buy through HUP. Instructions on how to properly enter domains are located here.here Instructions on how to modify or restrict the group of employees that can use your HUP benefit are located in the Manage and customize your HUP benefit guide. Manage and customize your HUP benefit If you or your customer have any questions or concerns about the new HUP registration process, please contact Employees are no longer required to enter a program code to validate their eligibility. Employees only need to enter a valid organization address which includes an approved domain name.

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If you purchased Software Assurance and HUP through the Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA), you must activate your benefits through the Microsoft Business Center (instead of the Volume Licensing Service Center). The Microsoft Business Center is an intuitive, easy-to-use system designed to help simplify the management and usage of your Software Assurance benefits. You’ll find a summary view of Software Assurance benefits, including quantities available and used, brief descriptions of each benefit, and clear ways to assign individual benefits to the appropriate users. Sign in to the Microsoft Business CenterSign in to the Microsoft Business Center to see your organization's available Software Assurance benefits. Once you sign in, open the Quick Start Guide: Use your Software Assurance and Services Benefits, to learn how to activate your HUP benefit. For more information, please visit the Volume Licensing MPSA Software Assurance page.Volume Licensing MPSA Software Assurance page

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HUP frequently asked questions (FAQ) Bulk order escalations: Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) Microsoft Business Center (MPSA) HUP bulk order site HUP employee customer service Free customized marketing content: Return to table of contents