What is a Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Device CAL?

A Windows Server 2022 Device CAL is a client access licence that authorises a specific physical device to connect to Windows Server 2022 services, including file sharing, printing, directory services, applications and network services. Coverage is tied to the device, not to the user’s identity: anyone using that device to access the server is automatically covered by the same CAL.

When should you NOT choose the Device CAL?

The Device CAL is the best option when there are fewer devices than users who need to access the server. If, on the other hand, each user works from multiple devices – such as a laptop, desktop computer, thin client or via remote access – the User CAL is the correct choice, as it covers the user across all devices with a single licence. Calculate the user-to-device ratio before choosing: if there are more devices than users, the User CAL reduces the overall cost of coverage.

What is the difference between a Device CAL and a User CAL for Windows Server 2022?

Feature Device CAL User CAL Licence linked to Physical device Named user Multiple users on the same device Yes, all covered No, each user has their own CAL Access from multiple devices No, only from the assigned device Yes, from any device Ideal for Fixed workstations, shared terminals Mobile users, BYOD, multi-device Assignment Automatic, per device Automatic, named Re-assignment Manual by the administrator Manual by the administrator

Does the Device CAL also cover Remote Desktop Services (RDS)?

No. The standard Device CAL covers access to general server services, files, printing and directories. To enable Remote Desktop sessions via RDS, a separate RDS Device CAL is required, in addition to the standard CAL. In environments combining traditional server access and remote desktop, both licences are mandatory.

Is the Windows Server 2022 Device CAL backwards compatible with earlier versions of the server?

No. CALs are version-specific: a Device CAL for Windows Server 2022 authorises access exclusively to servers running that version. For infrastructures with servers running different versions – such as 2019, 2016 or earlier – you must have the corresponding CALs for each installed version.

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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Device CAL System Requirements

Requirement	Details
Compatible server	Windows Server 2022 Standard or Datacenter
Licensing model	Per Core/CAL: the server is licensed by core and access requires the appropriate CALs
License type	Device CAL: one specific device can be used by an unlimited number of users to access compatible Windows Server systems
Alternative	User CAL: one specific user can access compatible Windows Server systems from an unlimited number of devices
Installation and activation	The Device CAL is an access right and does not require software installation or technical activation on the server
Covered access	Direct or indirect access to the core functionality of properly licensed Windows Server systems
Remote Desktop Services	Not included: an appropriate Windows Server RDS CAL is also required to use RDS functionality
CAL reassignment	The CAL may generally be reassigned to another device no sooner than 90 days, except where Microsoft licensing terms provide otherwise
Client devices	The license is assigned to the device; technical compatibility depends on the Windows Server service and client being used
Version compatibility	Windows Server 2022 Device CAL allows access to Windows Server 2022 and compatible earlier versions, but not Windows Server 2025
Support status	Windows Server 2022 is in mainstream support until October 13, 2026 and extended support until October 14, 2031

Livraison de la licence CAL par appareil pour Windows Server 2022 : code de licence envoyé directement par e-mail

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Installation de la licence d'accès client par appareil (Device CAL) Windows Server 2022 : configuration depuis le serveur de licences

L'ensemble de la procédure s'effectue côté serveur : aucune intervention n'est requise sur les appareils clients. À l'aide d'un compte administrateur, accédez à Gestionnaire de serveur → Outils → Gestion des licences des services Bureau à distance, ou aux outils de licence Active Directory pour les licences d'accès client (CAL) standard. Assurez-vous que le mode de licence est défini sur « Par appareil », puis lancez l’assistant d’ajout de licences en saisissant le code reçu et en sélectionnant Windows Server 2022 comme version de référence. Les licences sont immédiatement disponibles dans le pool d’attribution une fois l’enregistrement terminé.

Activation de la licence d'accès client (CAL) par périphérique Windows Server 2022 : attribution stable par poste

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What is a Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Device CAL?
A Windows Server 2022 Device CAL is a client access licence that authorises a specific physical device to connect to Windows Server 2022 services, including file sharing, printing, directory services, applications and network services. Coverage is tied to the device, not to the user’s identity: anyone using that device to access the server is automatically covered by the same CAL.
When should you NOT choose the Device CAL?
The Device CAL is the best option when there are fewer devices than users who need to access the server. If, on the other hand, each user works from multiple devices – such as a laptop, desktop computer, thin client or via remote access – the User CAL is the correct choice, as it covers the user across all devices with a single licence. Calculate the user-to-device ratio before choosing: if there are more devices than users, the User CAL reduces the overall cost of coverage.

What is the difference between a Device CAL and a User CAL for Windows Server 2022?

Feature	Device CAL	User CAL
Licence linked to	Physical device	Named user
Multiple users on the same device	Yes, all covered	No, each user has their own CAL
Access from multiple devices	No, only from the assigned device	Yes, from any device
Ideal for	Fixed workstations, shared terminals	Mobile users, BYOD, multi-device
Assignment	Automatic, per device	Automatic, named
Re-assignment	Manual by the administrator	Manual by the administrator

Does the Device CAL also cover Remote Desktop Services (RDS)?
No. The standard Device CAL covers access to general server services, files, printing and directories. To enable Remote Desktop sessions via RDS, a separate RDS Device CAL is required, in addition to the standard CAL. In environments combining traditional server access and remote desktop, both licences are mandatory.
Is the Windows Server 2022 Device CAL backwards compatible with earlier versions of the server?
No. CALs are version-specific: a Device CAL for Windows Server 2022 authorises access exclusively to servers running that version. For infrastructures with servers running different versions – such as 2019, 2016 or earlier – you must have the corresponding CALs for each installed version.