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Microsoft Windows Server 2012–2025 activation

Install and activate the exact Windows Server release and edition shown in your order.

Activation steps

  1. 1

    Install the exact Windows Server year, edition, and Core or Desktop Experience option shown in your order.

  2. 2

    Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator.

  3. 3

    Enter the supplied product key with: slmgr.vbs /ipk <product key>

  4. 4

    Start online activation with: slmgr.vbs /ato

  5. 5

    Check the final license status with: slmgr.vbs /dlv