{"title":"Windows Server 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine Windows Server 2022 Standard and Datacenter licences, supported by Microsoft until October 2031. Add \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/device-cal-for-windows-server-2022-remote-desktop-services-rds\"\u003eRDS Device CALs\u003c\/a\u003e for remote desktop access, or step up to \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e. Every key is delivered instantly by email and backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee and lifetime replacement warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"windows-server-2022-standard-lifetime-license","title":"Windows Server 2022 Standard – Lifetime License","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard – Lifetime License\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perpetual, one-time-purchase licence for Windows Server 2022 Standard. There are no renewals or subscription fees: once activated, the server stays licensed for as long as you run it. It's an affordable way to license test labs, homelabs and small-business servers on a stable, well-documented platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"Lifetime License\" Means for a Server\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perpetual licence means your right to use Windows Server 2022 doesn't expire. That is different from Microsoft's support lifecycle, which decides how long the software receives updates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuestion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnswer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes the licence ever expire?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. It's a one-time purchase.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity updates until\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 14, 2031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainstream support ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 13, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWill the server stop working after 2031?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo, but it will no longer receive security fixes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePopular Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomelabs and certification study\u003c\/strong\u003e for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Hyper-V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest and staging servers\u003c\/strong\u003e that mirror existing Server 2022 production systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-business servers\u003c\/strong\u003e for file sharing, printing and a domain controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Server 2022 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecured-core server\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardware root of trust, firmware protection and virtualisation-based security on supported hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTLS 1.3 on by default\u003c\/strong\u003e and a built-in DNS-over-HTTPS client.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMB AES-256 encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e and SMB compression for faster, safer file transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyper-V improvements\u003c\/strong\u003e, including nested virtualisation on AMD processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzure hybrid tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — Azure Arc, Azure Backup and Storage Migration Service through Windows Admin Center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLicensing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2022 Standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtualisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 VMs per fully licensed server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e per physical core, 16-core minimum per server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack options:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the pack size in the options above. Your order confirmation lists exactly what the pack contains and how to activate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Windows Server 2022 ISO from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/evalcenter\/evaluate-windows-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft Evaluation Center\u003c\/a\u003e and install the \u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eServer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation installs must be converted before a retail key will activate. Open an elevated Command Prompt and run: \u003ccode\u003eDISM \/Online \/Set-Edition:ServerStandard \/ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX \/AcceptEula\u003c\/code\u003e, then restart when prompted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the server is already a full (non-evaluation) installation, enter the key under \u003cstrong\u003eSettings → System → Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e or run \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk\u003c\/code\u003e followed by \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation is online, so make sure the server is connected to the internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a full walkthrough? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-download-install-and-activate-windows-server-2022-standard\"\u003estep-by-step Server 2022 installation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDo You Need Client Access Licences?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The server licence lets you run Windows Server; every user or device that connects to it also needs a Windows Server CAL. Remote Desktop users additionally need RDS CALs, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/device-cal-for-windows-server-2022-remote-desktop-services-rds\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 RDS Device CALs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the key does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — if an activated key ever stops working, we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant email delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — key and activation instructions by email, usually within minutes, plus an invoice for your records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 24\/7 support\u003c\/strong\u003e by email and Discord, including activation and edition conversion help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServer 2022 Standard Lifetime License FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a subscription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. You pay once, and the licence never expires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between this and your other Server 2022 Standard listing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth activate Windows Server 2022 Standard. 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For new deployments that need the longest runway, consider \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack options:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the pack size in the options above. Your order confirmation lists exactly what the pack contains and how to activate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Windows Server 2022 ISO from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/evalcenter\/evaluate-windows-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft Evaluation Center\u003c\/a\u003e and install the \u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eServer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation installs must be converted before a retail key will activate. Open an elevated Command Prompt and run: \u003ccode\u003eDISM \/Online \/Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter \/ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX \/AcceptEula\u003c\/code\u003e, then restart when prompted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the server is already a full (non-evaluation) installation, enter the key under \u003cstrong\u003eSettings → System → Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e or run \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk\u003c\/code\u003e followed by \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation is online, so make sure the server is connected to the internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a full walkthrough? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-download-install-and-activate-windows-server-2022-datacenter\"\u003estep-by-step Server 2022 installation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDo You Need Client Access Licences?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The server licence lets you run Windows Server; every user or device that connects to it also needs a Windows Server CAL. Remote Desktop users additionally need RDS CALs, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/device-cal-for-windows-server-2022-remote-desktop-services-rds\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 RDS Device CALs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the key does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — if an activated key ever stops working, we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant email delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — key and activation instructions by email, usually within minutes, plus an invoice for your records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 24\/7 support\u003c\/strong\u003e by email and Discord, including activation and edition conversion help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2022 Datacenter FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many VMs can I run with Datacenter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlimited Windows Server VMs on the licensed host, as long as all of the host's physical cores are licensed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is Datacenter licensed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer physical core, with a minimum of 16 cores per server and 8 per processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I convert Standard to Datacenter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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It includes rights to run two virtual machines per fully licensed server and security updates through 2031. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard license key\u003c\/strong\u003e for domain controllers, file servers and line-of-business applications, with activation support included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecured-core server\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardware root of trust, firmware protection and virtualisation-based security on supported hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTLS 1.3 on by default\u003c\/strong\u003e and a built-in DNS-over-HTTPS client.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMB AES-256 encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e and SMB compression for faster, safer file transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyper-V improvements\u003c\/strong\u003e, including nested virtualisation on AMD processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzure hybrid tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — Azure Arc, Azure Backup and Storage Migration Service through Windows Admin Center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen Is Server 2022 Standard the Right Choice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching existing infrastructure\u003c\/strong\u003e — your other servers already run 2022, and you want identical builds, drivers and group policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication certification\u003c\/strong\u003e — your vendor certifies its software on Server 2022 but not yet on 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical or lightly virtualised workloads\u003c\/strong\u003e needing no more than two VMs per host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning many VMs? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/windows-server-datacenter-2022\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 Datacenter\u003c\/a\u003e includes unlimited VMs, Storage Spaces Direct and SDN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows Server 2022 leaves mainstream support on October 13, 2026 and then receives security updates until \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 14, 2031\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/windows-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft's lifecycle page\u003c\/a\u003e. For new deployments that need the longest runway, consider \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLicensing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e per physical core, 16-core minimum per server, 8 per processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtualisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 VMs (OSEs) per fully licensed server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence type:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-time purchase, no subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack options:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the pack size in the options above. Your order confirmation lists exactly what the pack contains and how to activate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Windows Server 2022 ISO from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/evalcenter\/evaluate-windows-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft Evaluation Center\u003c\/a\u003e and install the \u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eServer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation installs must be converted before a retail key will activate. Open an elevated Command Prompt and run: \u003ccode\u003eDISM \/Online \/Set-Edition:ServerStandard \/ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX \/AcceptEula\u003c\/code\u003e, then restart when prompted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the server is already a full (non-evaluation) installation, enter the key under \u003cstrong\u003eSettings → System → Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e or run \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ipk\u003c\/code\u003e followed by \u003ccode\u003eslmgr \/ato\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation is online, so make sure the server is connected to the internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a full walkthrough? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-download-install-and-activate-windows-server-2022-standard\"\u003estep-by-step Server 2022 installation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDo You Need Client Access Licences?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The server licence lets you run Windows Server; every user or device that connects to it also needs a Windows Server CAL. Remote Desktop users additionally need RDS CALs, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/device-cal-for-windows-server-2022-remote-desktop-services-rds\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 RDS Device CALs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the key does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — if an activated key ever stops working, we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant email delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — key and activation instructions by email, usually within minutes, plus an invoice for your records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 24\/7 support\u003c\/strong\u003e by email and Discord, including activation and edition conversion help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Windows Server 2022 still supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It receives monthly security updates until October 14, 2031. Mainstream support, which includes non-security fixes, ends on October 13, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy Server 2022 or Server 2025?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 2025 for new deployments and the longest support. Choose 2022 when you need to match existing servers or a vendor requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade Server 2022 to 2025 later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in place, but you need a Windows Server 2025 licence to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many VMs can I run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo VMs per fully licensed server. License all cores again to add two more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my key return an edition error?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe installed edition probably isn't Standard, or it's an evaluation build. Convert it with the DISM command above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard key\u003c\/strong\u003e today and get activation support whenever you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"2 User","offer_id":45701718573191,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 User","offer_id":45701718605959,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 User","offer_id":45701718638727,"sku":null,"price":679.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 User","offer_id":45701718671495,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 User","offer_id":45701718704263,"sku":null,"price":2599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9943\/7191\/files\/server-2022-standard_49f50414-9754-456d-82e9-98db1f8df2c2.png?v=1787938982"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9943\/7191\/collections\/server-2022-standard.png?v=1791719105","url":"https:\/\/microsoftsoftwareswap.com\/de\/collections\/windows-server-2022.oembed","provider":"MicrosoftSoftware Swap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}