Activating Windows Server 2022 using a Key Management Service (KMS) host involves a few simple steps. Here’s a general guide:
Install Windows Server 2022: :
Ensure that Windows Server 2022 is installed on the target server where you want to activate it.
Check the Current Activation Status::
Open a Command Prompt with administrative privileges and run the following command to check the current activation status:
slmgr /dlv
Set the KMS Host Key:
Use the following command to set the KMS host key. Replace YOUR_KMS_HOST_KEY with the actual KMS host key you received:
slmgr /ipk YOUR_KMS_HOST_KEY
Specify the KMS Server:
Set the KMS server by using the following command. Replace YOUR_KMS_SERVER with the actual hostname or IP address of your KMS server:
slmgr /skms YOUR_KMS_SERVER
Activate Windows:
Activate Windows by running the following command:
slmgr /ato
Verify Activation:
To verify that Windows is now activated, run:
slmgr /dlv
or slmgr /xpr
Check the “License Status” to ensure it says “Licensed.”
Remember to replace placeholders like YOUR_KMS_HOST_KEY and YOUR_KMS_SERVER with your actual KMS host key and server information.
