How to Install and Activate Windows Server 2022 RDS CALs

To begin, go to Server Manager and click Add Roles and Features

Click Next in the Before You Begin section.

Select the Role-based option, then click Next

Select an option. Click Next after selecting a server from the server pool. You can also select a virtual hard disk from the drop-down menu

Select Remote Desktop Services as a role, then click Next.

By default, leave the Features section blank. Select Next.

Click Next once again.

Click Next after adding the role services Remote Desktop Session Host and Remote Desktop Licensing.

Select the option Restart the destination server automatically if required , click Install

When you're finished, click Close.

Launch "Server Manager," go to Tools, choose Terminal Services, and then Remote Desktop Licensing Manager:

Expand the server area in the RD Licencing Manager, then click Activate Server.

The "Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard" window will appear. Next should be selected.

Select Automatic as the connection method, then click Next.

Click Next after entering your Full Name and Company Name.

Click Next after entering your email and corporate information. After that, click Next to provide your email address and company information. As this is an optional Information field, you can also leave it blank.

When the Install Licenses procedure is finished, click Next to proceed.

Now, right-click your server's name and select Install licenses from the drop-down menu

The "Welcome to the Install Licenses Wizard" window will appear. Next should be selected.

Click Next after selecting the License Pack (Retail Purchase)

Enter your license key, then click Add, then Next.

Now everything is in place. The RDS CAL has now been activated.