How to Find Your Windows Server Product Key [6 Ways] -

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For most users, finding the product key for Windows Server can be a daunting task. Since the product key is embedded within the software's activation wizard, it's not easily retrievable. However, there are several methods that can help you locate your Windows Server product key. From third-party software to complex command lines, users have various options to retrieve their keys. In this article, we'll list six different methods to do so without external assistance. All the methods mentioned in this article are applicable to Windows Server, including Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012, and later versions. Read through to the end for detailed guides.

How can I find my Windows Server license key?

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Solutions to try	Step-by-step troubleshooting
Check the server product key box, email	If you bought a physical copy, the Windows Server product key will be on a label...Full steps
Check your Microsoft account	Sign in to the Microsoft Store with your official credentials...Full steps
Use the Product Key Find tool	Start and run the Product Key Find tool on your PC, then select "Product Key"...Full steps
Run CMD	Open CMD and run it with administrator privileges...Full steps

Check the Windows Server product key, email it

One of the easiest ways to find your Windows Server product key is to look on the packaging that Windows came in. If you purchased a physical copy, the Windows Server product key will be printed on a sticker on a card inside the box. This is one of the easiest ways to find your Windows Server product key. However, if you've lost the box, search your emails for an official Microsoft email that contains your Windows Server product key details. If you accidentally deleted it, check your trash folder, or try some of the other methods outlined in the article below.

Windows Server product box

Check your Microsoft account or contact Microsoft Support.

Regardless of which Windows Server you use, you can find your Windows Server product key in your official Microsoft Account. If you purchased Windows from the Microsoft Store, your server product key will be digitally stored in your Microsoft Account. To find your Windows Server product key, do the following:

Sign in using your official credentials to access the Microsoft Store. Under Downloads, find your product key and click on Subscribe. Under the Subscription menu, your server product key will be listed under Digital Content.

Contact Microsoft Support to locate your Windows Server product key

If you can't find your Windows Server product key in your Microsoft account, it's recommended that you contact Microsoft Support to help you locate your server product key.

Click Use the Product Key Finder tool to find your Windows Server product key.

A simple and easy-to-use third-party software to find Windows Server product keys is the Key Finder tool. This software allows all Windows Server and Windows users to locate their product key with just a few clicks.

The interface of KeyFinder is straightforward, and new users can follow these simple steps to find their Windows Server product key:

Step 1. Click on the “Windows” option under the registry key.

Step 2. On the right, you'll see your Windows product key. Click "Copy" to paste it elsewhere, or choose one of the other two options:

"Save" – saves as a local PDF file.

"Print" - Click to print critical documents.

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Run CMD

If you want to find your Windows Server product key, you can also use the Command Prompt. However, this method only works for OEM licenses. Before using the CMD method, it's recommended that users understand the differences between the various license types. Once you're familiar with the types of Windows licenses, follow these steps.

Open the CMD and run it with administrative privileges.
Once the Command Prompt window opens, copy and paste the command "wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey."

Find Windows Server product key in CMD

• When you enter that command, your product key should appear.

For most users, running CMD and typing in complex commands might be too difficult. However, you can use specific commands to display the product keys of Windows Server products through CMD.

Run the PowerShell command

Similarly to CMD, you can use PowerShell commands to find the product key of a Windows Server.

powershell "(Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey"

Find Windows Server product key in PowerShell

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Utilize the registry

You can also use the Registry Editor to find the Windows Server product key. Free solutions to find the product key must be used with caution to avoid further complications. To use the Registry Editor, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Windows icon, then right-click it. 2. Select the Search option, and input `regedit`. 3. After inputting, the Registry Editor will open. 4. Navigate to the following path and look for the Product Key value: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform`. 5. Double-click on `BackupProductKeyDefault` to find the server key.

Find Windows Server product key in the Registry

The methods mentioned above for finding your Windows Server product key work for both older and newer versions of Windows. Choose the method that suits you best. If none of these options work for you, it's recommended that you contact Microsoft support to retrieve your product key.

Search for Windows Server 2019/2016 or older server product keys

Now that you're familiar with the six different methods to find server keys, you can use any of these methods to find the key for Windows Server 2019/2016 or even older server products.

Windows Server Product Key Card: When you purchase Windows Server 2019/2016, the server product key is listed on the product packaging and sent to you via official email.

Contact Microsoft Support: This is one of the easiest ways to find your Windows Server 2019/2016 product key. You can also check your Microsoft account to find the server product key.

Utilize the "Product Key Finder" tool: With the Todo PC Trans Software utility, you can easily find your Windows Server 2019/2016 product key with just one click.

Open CMD: By typing this command in the CMD, you can easily find your Windows Server product key.

Using PowerShell: Similar to CMD, simply copy the command and paste it into your PowerShell window to find your Windows Server 2019/2016 product key.

Using Registry Editor: You can also easily find the product key for Windows Server 2019/2016 using the Registry Editor.

Conclusions

If you don't want to put in extra effort and time looking for the Windows Server product key, you must check the product packaging or the official email that Microsoft shared with you that contains the server product key.

However, if you can't find the Server product key either in your Microsoft account or email, you can rely on a Key Finder tool. Third-party software is the easiest and most straightforward way to find your Server product key. While command prompt and PowerShell require complex commands, you can use a Key Finder tool to locate your Windows Server product key with one click. However, if you're well-versed with commands, you can also use the Registry Editor and PowerShell to find your Windows Server product key.