{"product_id":"device-cal-for-windows-server-2022-remote-desktop-services-rds","title":"Windows Server 2022 RDS Device CAL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022 RDS Device CALs\u003c\/strong\u003e (Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licences) allow specific devices to connect to Remote Desktop session hosts, so people can run Windows desktops and apps on your server remotely. Each Device CAL covers one device, no matter how many people use it. That makes it the right choice for shared PCs, thin clients and shift workstations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDevice CAL or User CAL?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest choice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral people share one PC or thin client (shifts, reception, labs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRDS Device CAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne person connects from a laptop, home PC and phone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRDS User CAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed number of kiosks or terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRDS Device CAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour RD Licensing server must be set to the matching licensing mode: \u003cstrong\u003ePer Device\u003c\/strong\u003e for these CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003e5, 10, 20 or 50 devices\u003c\/strong\u003e in the options above. Buy enough for every device that connects to your RD Session Host servers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows Server 2022 RDS CALs license connections to RD Session Hosts running \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022 or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey must be installed on an RD Licensing server running \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022 or later\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosts running \u003ca href=\"\/he\/collections\/windows-server-2025\"\u003eWindows Server 2025\u003c\/a\u003e need 2025 RDS CALs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRDS CALs are needed in addition to standard Windows Server CALs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install RDS Device CALs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the \u003cstrong\u003eRemote Desktop Licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e role on a Windows Server 2022 machine and activate the licence server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003eRemote Desktop Licensing Manager\u003c\/strong\u003e, right-click the server and choose \u003cstrong\u003eInstall Licenses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the licence programme that matches your purchase and enter the licence code from your order email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRDS Per Device CAL\u003c\/strong\u003e, then enter the quantity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Server Manager's RDS deployment properties, or via Group Policy, set the licensing mode to \u003cstrong\u003ePer Device\u003c\/strong\u003e and point hosts to the licence server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull screenshots are in our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/he\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-apply-and-activate-rds-cals-on-windows-server\"\u003ehow to apply and activate RDS CALs on Windows Server\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed the server itself? See \u003ca href=\"\/he\/products\/windows-server-2022-standard\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard\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 RDS Device CAL FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I don't install RDS CALs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemote Desktop session hosts work during a 120-day grace period. After that, connections are refused until CALs are installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix Device and User CALs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot on the same RD Session Host. Each host uses one licensing mode, so choose the type that fits how people connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo 2022 RDS CALs work with Server 2019 hosts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. RDS CALs are backward compatible with older session hosts, as long as the licence server runs Server 2022 or later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need RDS CALs for admin access?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Up to two simultaneous administrative Remote Desktop connections are allowed without RDS CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I move CALs to a new licence server?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Migrating CALs usually requires reactivation through Microsoft's Clearinghouse. 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