Windows Server 2022 Essentials Key

What you get

After payment you receive a 25-character Windows Server 2022 Essentials product key by email, instantly in most cases (a system delay can occasionally add 5–10 minutes). The key is also saved under My Account → Keys.

What is Windows Server 2022 Essentials?

Essentials is the Windows Server edition for small businesses. It has the same core features as Windows Server 2022 Standard (Active Directory, file and print services, Hyper-V, Secured-core server support) with limits that suit a small office:

• Up to 25 users and 50 devices
• No CALs needed: client access for those users and devices is included
• A single-processor server with up to 10 cores
• One running instance, physical or virtual

Growing past 25 users? Choose Windows Server 2022 Standard with CALs.

License and activation

Retail license for one server, activated online. Enter the key during setup, or later as administrator with slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX followed by slmgr /ato. Check the result with slmgr /dlv.

Is it genuine?

Yes. It’s a genuine Microsoft key that activates on Microsoft’s own servers, bought as surplus from companies that purchase Microsoft licenses in large batches.

If activation fails

Check that the server runs Windows Server 2022 Essentials and that you typed the key exactly as in the email. Anything else: contact us within 15 days of your order, on live chat or at support@cheapkeys.io. We’ll fix it or replace the key, and if no working solution is possible, you get a refund under our refund policy.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Do I need CALs for Essentials?

No. Access for up to 25 users and 50 devices is included.

Essentials or Standard?

Essentials is cheaper for a small office on one small server. Standard has no user limit, supports bigger servers and two virtual machines, but needs CALs.

What if my key doesn’t work?

Contact us within 15 days of your order. We fix it or replace the key, or refund you if no working solution is possible.