About this licence
A genuine activation key for Windows Server 2022 Standard — suited to physical or minimally virtualised environments. Includes Hyper-V, Windows Admin Center support, and the security features introduced in Server 2022.
Licensed per the standard Microsoft server model; see the compatibility notes for core/virtualisation limits.
Details
| Licence type | Standard edition, core-based licensing |
|---|---|
| Device allowance | Up to 2 OSEs per licensed server (see compatibility notes) |
| Compatibility | 64-bit systems only. Licensed for up to 2 operating system environments (physical + 1 virtual, or 2 virtual with appropriate core licensing). Requires a minimum of 16 licensed cores per server. |
| Activation | Install Windows Server 2022, then run slmgr /ipk <your key> from an elevated command prompt, followed by slmgr /ato to activate. |
| Delivery | Serial key sent by email after payment. Nothing is shipped. |
| Support |
Activation help from our contact form.
Server licensing has specific core-count rules — contact us before buying if you are unsure which quantity you need. |
| If it will not activate | We replace the key, or refund it if a replacement is not possible. See the refund policy. |