As you know, Windows Server is a specialized operating system which is designed for servers. In today’s post, I will show you how to activate Windows in your VPS or dedicated server for FREE using KMS client product key. Although the KMS license is valid for 180 days only but there is no limit on the number of activation. So you can renew it whenever you want. Actually, the license will be renewed automatically every 7 days by default (almost similar to Let’s Encrypt certificate). In this way, just do it one time and forget it completely.
- A Multiple Activation Key (MAK) is used to activate Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 systems directly with Microsoft's hosted activation servers. If this is not what is wrong in your case, then a call to your MSDN rep may be needed as there may be a problem with your key.
- Install the key on your server. To open command prompt, right-click on the Windows button then select “Command prompt (Admin)” line. Then, enter “slmgr /ipk CLIENTKEY” in the command window. Note: each command is followed by hitting Enter.
- In Windows Server 2012 R2 the behavior is different, in that when you activate the product key, you are simply told that it is an invalid key. In truth, the server is trying to validate the key over the internet, which of course doesn't work if your server doesn't have a path out.
Note: If you are a student, an office worker or any standard user who is using desktop edition of Windows, just skip this post and please do not follow the instructions. I will not be responsible for any damage caused by you.
Once you install Windows Server 2008, you have a grace period of 60 days to activate it. In this article, I will be showing you how to activate Windows Server 2008 online. Note: Before your begin, make sure your server has an Internet connection. Click on Start then right click on Computer and click on Properties. The answer here is to activate the computer by phone. To start the Windows Activation Wizard, click Start, click Run, type slui.exe 4, and then click OK. An alternative approach is to press the Windows+R keyboard combination to open the Run window. If you are running Windows 8, follow these steps. Once you install Windows Server 2008, you have a grace period of 60 days to activate it. In this article, I will be showing you how to activate Windows Server 2008 online. Note: Before your begin, make sure your server has an Internet connection. Click on Start.
Supported products:
– Windows Server, version 1809, 1803, 1709
– Windows Server 2019/2016
– Windows Server 2008/2012 (R2)
As you can see in the image above, I am using Windows Server 2016 Standard and it is not activated.
Method 1: Manually installing KMS client key to activate Windows Server
Step 1. Get the right product key from the official article of Microsoft.
Windows Server, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1809
Operating system edition | KMS Client Setup Key |
---|---|
Windows Server Datacenter | 6NMRW-2C8FM-D24W7-TQWMY-CWH2D |
Windows Server Standard | N2KJX-J94YW-TQVFB-DG9YT-724CC |
Windows Server, version 1803
Operating system edition | KMS Client Setup Key |
---|---|
Windows Server Datacenter | 2HXDN-KRXHB-GPYC7-YCKFJ-7FVDG |
Windows Server Standard | PTXN8-JFHJM-4WC78-MPCBR-9W4KR |
Windows Server, version 1709
Operating system edition | KMS Client Setup Key |
---|---|
Windows Server Datacenter | 6Y6KB-N82V8-D8CQV-23MJW-BWTG6 |
Windows Server Standard | DPCNP-XQFKJ-BJF7R-FRC8D-GF6G4 |
Windows Server LTSC/LTSB versions
Windows Server 2019
Operating system edition | KMS Client Setup Key |
---|---|
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter | WMDGN-G9PQG-XVVXX-R3X43-63DFG |
Windows Server 2019 Standard | N69G4-B89J2-4G8F4-WWYCC-J464C |
Windows Server 2019 Essentials | WVDHN-86M7X-466P6-VHXV7-YY726 |
Windows Server 2016
Operating system edition | KMS Client Setup Key |
---|---|
Windows Server 2016 Datacenter | CB7KF-BWN84-R7R2Y-793K2-8XDDG |
Windows Server 2016 Standard | WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY |
Windows Server 2016 Essentials | JCKRF-N37P4-C2D82-9YXRT-4M63B |
The KMS Client Setup Key of WS 2016 Standard is “WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY”. I will use it in the next step.
Step 2. Install the key on your server.
To open command prompt, right-click on the Windows button then select “Command prompt (Admin)” line.
Then, enter “slmgr /ipk CLIENTKEY” in the command window.
Note: each command is followed by hitting Enter.
Step 3. Set the KMS server.
Enter “slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com” in the window.
Step 4. Activate the KMS client key.
![Activate Windows Server 2008 Manually Activate Windows Server 2008 Manually](/uploads/1/2/5/0/125009825/234116146.png)
Finally, use the command “/ato” to activate your Windows.
Method 2: Using a pre-written batch file activate Windows Server without product key
Step 1. Copy all the text below into a text file.
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Step 2. You choose “Save As” to save it as a batch file , name “1click.cmd”save it as a batch file , name “1click.cmd” Chess programs download.
Step 3 : You run the batch file as administrator
Done
Finally, check activation status of your server again.
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When I installed Windows Server 2008 I didn't have the (activation) key. Now that I have it I can't find where to enter it. Anybody know?
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Go to Control PanelSystem and then under Windows Activation click 'Change Product Key'.
BryantBryant
I know in Vista this is done from the system control panel. I would check there in Server 2008.
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There might be an icon down in the tray, or it will prompt you during logon. I don't recall how long it will take to prompt you, or if it takes any time at all.
Try rebooting and logging on.
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Activate Windows Server Offline
Right click on Computer and select Properties. Then select Change product key under the Windows activation section.
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