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No of CALs required to access shared folder on Windows Server 2016/19

Hi,

I would like to access a shared folder hosted from Windows Server 2016 from multiple 20-30 devices

Is buying one CAL is enough ? or do I have to buy CAL for each device

As per Microsoft information one user can access multiple devices having 1 CAL (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/product-licensing/client-access-license)

But I have different opinions from IT professionals/forums mostly advising to buy CALs for all devices

Kindly advice.

windows-server-2016
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A Windows Server CAL is a license that grants access Windows Server. CALs are used in conjunction with Microsoft Windows Server OS licenses to allow Users and/or Devices to access and utilize the services of that windows server
- User CALs allow a single user access to Windows Server from an unlimited number of devices
- Device CALs allow an unlimited number of users to access Windows Server from a single device

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Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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