Windows Server 2022 License Keys

Buy a genuine Windows Server 2022 licence key in Standard or Datacenter edition, plus Windows Server 2022 RDS CALs. Windows Server 2022 receives Microsoft security updates until 14 October 2031 and is supported by almost every current business application. Keys are emailed instantly after payment.

When Windows Server 2022 is the right choice

Windows Server 2022 is the mature, widely certified option. Choose it when:

• your existing servers or domain already run 2022 and you want one version across the estate,
• a software vendor supports 2022 but has not yet certified 2025,
• you want a lower price than 2025 while keeping security updates into late 2031.

If none of these apply, Windows Server 2025 gives you security updates for three more years.

Windows Server 2022 Standard vs Datacenter

See every version side by side in our Windows Server licence guide.

Cores, CALs and RDS CALs for Windows Server 2022

Like all versions since 2016, Windows Server 2022 is licensed per physical core, with a minimum of 8 cores per processor and 16 per server. Users or devices connecting to the server need Windows Server CALs.

Remote desktop users also need an RDS CAL each. The Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL pack covers 50 devices; the server licence is sold separately. Browse all Server CALs or ask us to size your licences.

How delivery and activation work

• Your Windows Server 2022 key is emailed immediately after payment, with download and setup instructions.
• Install from official Microsoft media and activate with the key.
• If activation fails, our support team will help you resolve it or replace the key.

Windows Server 2022 FAQ

Is Windows Server 2022 still supported?

Yes. Mainstream support has ended, but security updates continue until 14 October 2031.

Windows Server 2022 or 2019: which should I buy?

2022 gets security updates nearly three years longer than Windows Server 2019. Pick 2019 only if your software or existing environment requires it.

Do I need CALs for Windows Server 2022?

Yes, in most cases: a Windows Server CAL per user or device, plus RDS CALs for remote desktop users.

How many core licences does a Windows Server 2022 machine need?

All physical cores, with at least 8 per processor and 16 per server. A dual 12-core server needs 24.