Windows Server 2016 RDS CALs [50 Users] CD Key

This key adds 50 Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) per-user client access licenses to your Remote Desktop license server. With them, 50 named users can connect to your Remote Desktop Session Host servers. It’s a one-time purchase, emailed right after payment.

When you need RDS CALs

• Every user who connects to a Remote Desktop Session Host, for remote desktops or RemoteApp programs, needs an RDS CAL.
• Per-user CALs cover one person on any number of devices, which suits staff who work from a PC, a laptop and a tablet.
• RDS CALs are installed on the RD Licensing role of your server, not on the users’ devices.
• Windows Server 2016 RDS CALs also work with servers running earlier versions of Windows Server.

What you get

A license key for 50 Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) per-user client access licenses, emailed right after payment. You install it on your Remote Desktop license server. It’s a one-time purchase with no subscription.

How to install Windows Server 2016 RDS CALs

1. On your Remote Desktop license server, open RD Licensing Manager. Activate the license server first if you haven’t yet.
2. Right-click the server, choose Install Licenses, and follow the wizard, entering the key from your order email.
3. In your Remote Desktop deployment, set the licensing mode to Per User.

System requirements

Windows Server 2016 RDS CALs FAQ

How many users does this cover?

50 users, licensed per user.

Which Windows Server versions do they work with?

RDS CALs work with Remote Desktop Session Host servers of the same version or earlier, so Windows Server 2016 RDS CALs also cover Windows Server 2012 R2.

Do users also need Windows Server CALs?

Yes. Under Microsoft’s licensing, RDS CALs are needed in addition to a Windows Server client access license for each user or device.

Are cheap RDS CALs 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, and if a key doesn’t work, we fix it or refund you within 14 days. You can read our customer reviews on Trustpilot.

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 activate?

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.