Down grade SQL 2014 to SQL 2012 server

Hi,
I have purchased SQL 2014 paper license but I want to use SQL 2012 server can we use same licensing for SQL 2012. Can we downgrade the SQL 2014 to 2012.
Thanks & Regards

Hello,
yes, you can downgarde you r SQL Server 2014 to 2012 Version. for Customers who have licensed software through a Microsoft Volume Licensing program are eligible to use prior versions of the software edition that they have licensed. This is known as
a downgrade right.
In general, the
Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) provides download access only to the current (N) and the last (N-1) version of products(2014, 2012). however, as of December 2012, a limited set of N-2 and N-3 prior product versions remain available for download through
the VLSC. for SQL Server you can also downgrade to 2012, 2008 R2 and 2008.
Note: In addition to VLSC download software access, Volume Licensing customers can order physical media (CD/DVD) copies of their licensed software through the VLSC.
if you purchase your SQL Server as FPP(BOX) product, you can also downgrade it to 2012 but you Need to have the media + key product of 2012 Version.
thanks
diramoh

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