Windows Server
Windows Server license keys for 2025, 2022, 2019 and 2016: Standard and Datacenter in every version, and Essentials for 2019 and 2016. Each edition is a RETAIL License for 1 server: one key activates it once, online. Right after your payment is confirmed, we email you a secure link to your license, and your invoice comes with the order.
Which edition? Microsoft describes Standard as ideal for physical or minimally virtualized environments, Datacenter as ideal for highly virtualized datacenters and cloud environments, and Essentials as a cloud-connected first server designed for small businesses. Which version? Choose the one your applications support. Microsoft’s extended support ends in 2034 for Windows Server 2025, 2031 for 2022, 2029 for 2019 and on January 12, 2027 for 2016.
Browse Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016. Using Remote Desktop? RDS CALs are separate products, sold in packs of 50. A User CAL covers one person from any device. A Device CAL covers one device, whoever uses it. Each pack works with its own Windows Server version or an earlier one. Need the steps? Follow our guide How to Install Windows Server 2019.