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Windows Server 2022 Standard
16 cores, lifetime activation
- Covers up to 16 physical cores
- Online activation
- 64-bit
- 25-character product key, delivered by email
Genuine licenseActivates on Microsoft's servers
LifetimeOne-time payment
30-day guaranteeReplacement or refund
About Windows Server 2022 Standard
Windows Server 2022 Standard is Microsoft's server operating system for physical servers and lightly virtualized environments: file and print servers, Active Directory domain controllers, web servers with IIS, and small business application servers.
This Standard license covers up to 16 physical cores and includes the right to run up to two virtual machines (Windows Server guests) on the licensed host with Hyper-V. Version 2022 adds secured-core server protections, TLS 1.3 by default, SMB over QUIC support for remote file access and improved Azure hybrid tools.
Microsoft supports Windows Server 2022 with security updates until October 14, 2031, so it remains a long-term choice for production servers. Note that client access licenses (CALs) for users or devices connecting to the server are licensed separately.
Product details
| Edition | Windows Server 2022 Standard |
|---|---|
| Cores covered | Up to 16 physical cores |
| Virtualization | Up to 2 Windows Server VMs |
| License type | Perpetual, 1 server |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Activation | Online through Microsoft |
| Security updates | Until October 14, 2031 |
| Delivery | By email within 10 minutes – 6 hours |
How to activate
- 1Server Manager → Local Server → Product ID
- 2Enter the key and activate
Your key email includes the download link. Step-by-step help: installation & activation guide.
System requirements
- Processor1.4 GHz 64-bit, with NX, DEP, CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF and SLAT support
- Memory512 MB (Server Core) or 2 GB (Desktop Experience)
- Storage32 GB or more
- NetworkGigabit Ethernet adapter
- FirmwareUEFI 2.3.1c with Secure Boot (recommended)
- TPM2.0 for certain security features
Questions
Does this include CALs (client access licenses)?
No. Each user or device that accesses the server needs a CAL, and CALs are sold separately. Ask us if you're unsure how many you need.
My server has more than 16 cores. What do I need?
Windows Server Standard is licensed per core, with 16 cores as the minimum per server. For more cores you need additional core licenses; contact us and we'll help you calculate it.
Can I use it to upgrade from an evaluation version?
Yes. On an evaluation install, run DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:YOUR-KEY /AcceptEula from an administrator command prompt, then restart.
Standard or Datacenter?
Standard is for physical servers or up to two VMs per license. Datacenter allows unlimited VMs and is meant for heavily virtualized hosts.
How fast is delivery?
By email, within 10 minutes – 6 hours of your payment. Check your spam folder if it hasn't arrived, or contact us with your order ID.
Is the key genuine?
Yes. It is a retail license that activates online through Microsoft's own servers.
Can I reinstall later?
Yes. Keep the key safe; it stays tied to your PC's hardware so you can reactivate after a clean install.
What if it doesn't activate?
Email [email protected] with your order ID and the error code. We replace the key or refund you within 30 days.
Helpful guides
Windows Server 2022 product key: how to install and activate StandardInstall Windows Server 2022 from Microsoft's evaluation ISO and activate it with a Standard product key, including converting the evaluation edition with DISM.Read guide →Are cheap Windows keys legit? Retail vs OEM vs Volume keys explainedWhy Windows and Office keys cost less outside the Microsoft Store, the difference between Retail, OEM and Volume (MAK/KMS) keys, the red flags to avoid, and how to check your key.Read guide →Convert Windows Server 2022 Evaluation to Standard (DISM command)Turn a Windows Server 2022 Evaluation install into the full Standard edition without reinstalling: check your edition, run DISM /Set-Edition with your product key, then activate. Includes fixes for common errors.Read guide →
