From 5f8ef9e9ae6719e6548a3800e012afb6950310a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jose Becerra Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:54:35 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Refresh VL purchasing guidance (#15603) * Refresh VL purchasing guidance Standardized Visual Studio Subscription(s) terminology, updated Volume Licensing support guidance to reflect the current Microsoft Licensing site, and improved the transition to onboarding guidance for new subscribers. No changes to purchasing, activation, or licensing guidance. * Update subscriptions/buy-activate-volume-license.md Co-authored-by: learn-build-service-prod-09[bot] <274431102+learn-build-service-prod-09[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> * Update subscriptions/buy-activate-volume-license.md Co-authored-by: learn-build-service-prod-09[bot] <274431102+learn-build-service-prod-09[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: learn-build-service-prod-09[bot] <274431102+learn-build-service-prod-09[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> --- subscriptions/buy-activate-volume-license.md | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/subscriptions/buy-activate-volume-license.md b/subscriptions/buy-activate-volume-license.md index 53262a8b088..c9730d312cf 100644 --- a/subscriptions/buy-activate-volume-license.md +++ b/subscriptions/buy-activate-volume-license.md @@ -2,21 +2,21 @@ title: Subscriptions available through Volume Licensing author: joseb-rdc ms.author: amast -ms.manager: shve -ms.date: 12/13/2024 +ms.manager: shve +ms.date: 07/21/2026 ms.topic: how-to -description: Purchase Visual Studio subscriptions via Volume Licensing and activate them in the Visual Studio subscriptions portal. +description: Purchase Visual Studio Subscriptions via Volume Licensing and activate them in the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal. --- -# Visual Studio subscriptions are available through Volume Licensing +# Visual Studio Subscriptions are available through Volume Licensing -Visual Studio subscriptions are available through various channels. Choose from Volume Licensing, Cloud Solution Providers, the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/subscriptions), and [Microsoft Store](https://learn.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/buy-activate-retail). This article explores purchasing and activating subscriptions through [Volume Licensing](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default). +You can get Visual Studio Subscriptions through various channels. Choose from Volume Licensing, Cloud Solution Providers, the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/subscriptions), and [Microsoft Store](https://learn.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/buy-activate-retail). This article explores purchasing and activating subscriptions through [Volume Licensing](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default). ## How to buy subscriptions Need help with deciding which subscription is right for you? Check out our [subscription benefits page](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/benefits/). -Visual Studio subscriptions available through the Volume Licensing include: +Visual Studio Subscriptions available through Volume Licensing include: + [Visual Studio Enterprise](https://www.microsoft.com/p/visual-studio-enterprise-subscription/dg7gmgf0dst4?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) + [Visual Studio Professional](https://www.microsoft.com/p/visual-studio-professional-subscription/dg7gmgf0dst3?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) + [Visual Studio Test Professional](https://www.microsoft.com/p/visual-studio-test-professional-subscription/dg7gmgf0dst6?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) @@ -29,18 +29,18 @@ Each of these subscriptions offers the option to make an initial purchase or to ## How to get started with your subscriptions -If this subscription is your first, you might not be sure how to get started. This article introduces you to the subscription portal at my.visualstudio.com, and help you get started with some of the most popular benefits included in your subscription. +If you're new to Visual Studio Subscriptions, start with the onboarding guidance for new subscribers. The article covers accessing the subscription portal, activating benefits, and getting started with common subscriber resources. > [!NOTE] > For more information and step by step instructions on how to get started with your subscription, visit [Get started with a new subscription](https://learn.microsoft.com/visualstudio/subscriptions/new-subscriber). ## Support for Volume Licensing -If you have any questions about purchasing through Volume Licensing, help is available. Visit the [Volume Licensing portal](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing?oneroute=true) and click on Purchase tab. +If you have any questions about purchasing through Volume Licensing, help is available. Visit the [Microsoft Licensing site](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing?oneroute=true) and click on the Purchase tab. ## Resources -[Visual Studio subscriptions support](https://my.visualstudio.com/gethelp) +[Visual Studio Subscriptions support](https://my.visualstudio.com/gethelp) ## See also @@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ If you have any questions about purchasing through Volume Licensing, help is ava Once your subscription is active, visit the [Benefits](https://my.visualstudio.com/benefits?wt.mc_id=o~msft~docs) page to see all the tools, services, training, and support benefits included in your subscription. We recommend setting up these benefits to get started: + [Visual Studio](vs-ide-benefit.md) -+ [Azure DevOps](vs-azure-devops.md) \ No newline at end of file ++ [Azure DevOps](vs-azure-devops.md)