Visual Studio 2022 Professional CD Key
One-time purchase, no subscription: a genuine Visual Studio 2022 Professional Retail key for one developer. You enter it in Visual Studio under File → Account Settings to unlock the Professional edition. The key is emailed right after payment; if it doesn’t work, contact us within 14 days and we’ll fix it, or refund you if it can’t be fixed.
| Retail Key | |
| Global |
| Compatibility | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Language | Multilingual |
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Release Date | November 2021 |
Full Description
This Visual Studio 2022 Professional key activates the Professional edition of Visual Studio 2022 on Windows. You enter it in Visual Studio after installing, and it’s a one-time purchase with no subscription. The key is emailed right after payment.
What’s in Visual Studio 2022 Professional
- A 64-bit IDE that stays responsive with large solutions.
- Hot Reload for .NET and C++: change code while the app runs and see the result without restarting.
- IntelliCode suggestions, Git tools built in, and Live Share for coding together in real time.
- Workloads for .NET, ASP.NET, C++, Python, Node.js, Azure and mobile development with .NET MAUI.

Professional is licensed for commercial work by individuals and small teams. For IntelliTrace, Live Unit Testing and architecture tools, see Visual Studio 2022 Enterprise.
What you get
Your Visual Studio 2022 Professional product key, emailed right after payment. You enter it in Visual Studio to unlock the Professional edition. It’s a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Visual Studio 2022 Professional key price
Microsoft sells a one-time Visual Studio Professional 2022 license. Here is its price next to ours:
| Seller | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft (US) | Visual Studio Professional 2022, standalone one-time license | $499 |
| GGKeys | Visual Studio 2022 Professional key, emailed after payment | CA$89 |
Microsoft’s price is from its Visual Studio pricing page. Our price is shown in your currency, as a one-time payment.
How to activate Visual Studio 2022 Professional
- Install Visual Studio 2022 Professional with the Visual Studio Installer from Microsoft.
- Open Visual Studio and select File → Account Settings.
- Select License with a Product Key, enter the key from your order email, and select Apply.
System requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | 64-bit Windows 11 (including ARM64), or Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 or 2025 |
| Processor | x64 or ARM64 processor; quad-core or better recommended |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for typical professional solutions |
| Hard Disk Space | 850 MB to 210 GB, depending on the features you install; typical installations need 20-50 GB |
| Display | 1366 x 768 minimum; 1920 x 1080 or higher recommended |
| Internet Connection | Required for installation and updates |
These are Microsoft’s current minimum requirements. Windows 10 is no longer on Microsoft’s supported list because its support ended in October 2025.
Visual Studio 2022 Professional key FAQ
Who can use it?
One developer. Visual Studio is licensed per user, so the licensed developer can use it on their own devices.
Do I need a subscription or a Microsoft account?
No. The product key unlocks Visual Studio without a subscription; signing in is optional.
How much does a Visual Studio 2022 Professional key cost?
Microsoft’s standalone Visual Studio Professional 2022 license costs $499. A Visual Studio 2022 Professional key from GGKeys costs CA$89, a one-time payment with no subscription.
Are cheap Visual Studio keys legit?
Some are and some aren’t, so check the seller first: a registered company, a stated license type, and a replacement or refund if the key doesn’t work. GGKeys is run by GGKEYS LTD, a company registered in Bulgaria, in the EU. Our Visual Studio keys are genuine Retail keys, and if one doesn’t work, we fix it or refund you within 14 days. You can read our customer reviews on Trustpilot.
How long is Visual Studio 2022 supported?
Microsoft provides mainstream support until 12 January 2027 and fixes until 13 January 2032.
How fast will I get my key?
By email, right after payment. If it hasn’t arrived within a few minutes, check your spam folder, then contact us.
What if my key doesn’t work?
Contact our support within 14 days with your order number, as described in our refund policy. We’ll fix the problem or replace the key, and if no working solution is possible, we’ll refund you.
Product Specification
Overview
| Client | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Retail Key | |
| Compatibility | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Language | Multilingual |
| PC | |
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Global | |
| Release Date | November 2021 |
| Users | 1 developer |
| Activation | In Visual Studio: File → Account Settings → License with a Product Key |

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