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Windows Server 2022 Product Key
Good Morning everyone! I am new to using Server Insider builds, (i have used normal Win10 builds for many years) just wondering where i could find & use a product key to activate Windows Server 2...
Hi JayTechTips,
You could use the following KMS keys for installing Windows server 2022 v10.0.20344.1
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: WX4NM-KYWYW-QJJR4-XV3QB-6VM33
Windows Server 2022 Standard: VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H
Please remember that these keys are KMS keys and you would need KMS activation server setup at your end for activating your Windows Server 2022 install. Else you would be able to move past the setup key screen while installing the server but WILL NOT be able to activate Windows Server 2022 after install. This is because the build 20344.1 is a production signed build.
Hope this helps.Key source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys#windows-server-2022
For activation workaround see this link: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-server-insiders/windows-server-preview-build-20344-requesting-product-key/m-p/2319750/highlight/true#M1884
JayTechTips Sue et al.
Please mind that possession of an activation key and even a sucessful activation does not mean you have been given/ obtained a legal license.
A license is not the key. It is a legal permission to install and execute software as per Microsoft Product terms and these differ from channel to channel like Volume Licensing, CSP (MCA) or OEM.
While Windows Server licenses, even OEM in EU, might be sold, it is the requirement of the seller that this license is rightfully in his hands and he may resell these as per OEM terms or product terms. This could be the case if the seller has bought more licenses than used or hardware being assigned with these licenses has been revoked or decomissioned.
Licensing is a complex material and not very accessible due to legal language.
Here is the official source:
this might help you to understand some basics
https://youtu.be/9PUdS-b9v3k
KMS keys mentioned here are generic keys activated against a KMS Server OR Active Directory Based activation (ADBA), which is my preferred method as soon the Windows Server is domain-joined.
These generic keys are publicly available. KMS Host keys, so these used for activation with ADBA or KMS Server may not be shared or resold as they are part of contract of the licensee and Microsoft.
Licenses generally are available through authorized resellers or partners (directly or indirectly).
congyennhat please find the Windows Server 2019 in my.visualstudio.com if you have a subscription or in Microsoft Windows Server evaluation webpage.
Here you'll find some additional guidance about Windows Server installations and upgrades.
Affandrg0786 you can find some guidance and warnings here about your question on Windows 11.
Please read through the benefits and limitations before your decision, as you might regret this.
I invite you sharing your PC config over there so I can check if it is misconfigured (happens very often) or truly not intended for Windows 11. This forum is for Windows Server Insider, not Windows 11.
