# About perpetual software orders

A perpetual license is a type of software license that requires a one-time upfront payment. Perpetual license purchases are also called one-time purchases in the Marketplace Platform. 

Unlike a subscription plan, which requires ongoing payments to keep the license active, a perpetual license remains valid indefinitely and doesn't require recurring payments. See [Perpetual Software](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/extensions/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider/products-and-programs/perpetual-software) to learn more about this licensing model.

## Supported Microsoft products

The Marketplace Platform supports ordering perpetual licenses for the following products:

* Microsoft Perpetual Software - Commercial
* Microsoft Perpetual Software - Education
* Microsoft Perpetual Software - Charity

These products are available for ordering through the [Products ](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/modules-and-features/catalog/products)page in the platform:

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## Ordering process

You can order perpetual licenses for the supported Microsoft products by creating a purchase order. Purchase orders are created when you buy a product under a new agreement.

The steps to order perpetual software are like any other Microsoft product in the Marketplace Platform. For a general description of the ordering process, see [How to Buy Products in the Marketplace](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/marketplace-platform/getting-started/marketplace-for-clients/how-to-buy-products-in-the-marketplace). For step-by-step instructions, see [Buy Perpetual Software Licenses](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/extensions/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider/additional-resources/tutorials-and-videos/perpetual-software/buy-perpetual-software-licenses).

## Specifics you must know

The following specifics apply to perpetual software purchases:

* Perpetual licenses require a one-time upfront payment; therefore, you can't increase or decrease the number of licenses. To buy more licenses of the same perpetual software, you must place a change order. For instructions, see Order Additional Perpetual Software Licenses.
* Once your order has been completed and your license has been successfully set up, you can download your license keys from the [Microsoft admin portal](https://admin.microsoft.com). You'll need the key to activate the software. For download instructions, see Microsoft's documentation: [Download software and product license keys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/setup/download-software-licenses-csp?view=o365-worldwide#download-software-and-product-license-keys).
* Cancellations are permitted within 30 days of the purchase date. For details, see [Manage Perpetual Software Orders](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/extensions/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider/products-and-programs/perpetual-software/manage-perpetual-software-orders).
* Perpetual license orders appear as a **one-time purchase** on the [agreement details page](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/modules-and-features/marketplace/agreements#subscription-details), as shown in the following image:

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