What is a Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL?

An RDS User CAL (Remote Desktop Services User Client Access Licence) is the licence that authorises a named user to access Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services. Every user who opens RDS sessions on the server – whether for streamed applications, a full remote desktop or RemoteApp – must be covered by an RDS CAL. The User variant follows the user: a single licence covers all sessions for that same user, regardless of how many devices they use to connect.

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

Feature RDS User CAL RDS Device CAL Authorises A named user A specific device Sessions per licence Unlimited (same user) Unlimited (same device) Devices per licence Unlimited One Users per licence One Unlimited Ideal scenario Users accessing from multiple devices Workstations shared amongst multiple users

Do RDS User CALs for Server 2022 also cover earlier versions of Windows Server?

Yes. Microsoft RDS CALs are backwards compatible: an RDS User CAL for Windows Server 2022 also authorises RDS access on servers running Windows Server 2019, 2016 and earlier versions. The reverse is not true: CALs from earlier versions do not cover access to Windows Server 2022.

Is a separate RDS licence server required?

Not necessarily separate, but mandatory. The Remote Desktop Licence Server role can be installed on the same server that provides RDS services or on a dedicated server within the infrastructure. Activating the licence server is a prerequisite for the registration and correct functioning of RDS CALs.

What happens if RDS User CALs run out?

Windows Server 2022 includes a 120-day grace period during which users can connect even without registered CALs, which is useful during the initial set-up phase. At the end of the grace period, if there are not enough registered CALs on the licence server, new RDS connections will be blocked. You must purchase and register the correct number of CALs before the grace period expires.

When should you NOT choose Windows Server 2022 RDS User CALs?

If the access points are devices shared by multiple users across different shifts, such as production terminals, till terminals or kiosks, the RDS Device CAL is more efficient: one licence per device covers all users who access it. If the server infrastructure does not have the RDS role enabled and users only access file or print resources, standard Windows Server service access CALs are required, not RDS CALs. If the server in use is a version prior to 2022, the RDS CALs must correspond to that version.

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Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL system requirements

Requirement	Details
Compatible server	Windows Server 2022 with the Remote Desktop Services role enabled
Licence type	RDS User CAL: one named user, unlimited connection devices
Alternative	RDS Device CAL: one specific device, unlimited users
RDS licence server	Required: Windows Server 2022 or an earlier version compatible with the role
Licence server activation	Required prior to CAL registration (online or by telephone)
Supported client devices	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android with a compatible RDP or RemoteApp client
Client-side requirements	No specific hardware requirements for the CAL
Version compatibility	RDS User CAL 2022 also provides backward compatibility for RDS sessions on earlier versions
Support status	Windows Server 2022 is in extended support until 14 October 2031

Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL: receive the licence via email, no files to download

Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL is a licence for access to Remote Desktop Services, not software to be installed on the user’s device. It authorises a named user to establish remote sessions on a Windows Server 2022 server with RDS enabled, regardless of the device they use to connect. After purchasing from Mr Key Shop, the product key is sent directly by email along with the licence documentation. The CAL is registered entirely on the server via the Remote Desktop Services Licence Management console; no action is required on the client side.

Configuring RDS User CALs on Windows Server 2022: licence registration and user assignment

The RDS User CAL is managed via the Remote Desktop Services Licence Manager installed on the Windows Server 2022 server or on a dedicated licence server accessible from the RDS infrastructure. Before registering the CALs, the Remote Desktop Services role must be active and the RDS licence server must have been activated via the Licence Manager or the Microsoft online procedure. Once configuration is complete, CALs are automatically assigned to users upon their first remote connection, until the registered licences are exhausted. Each RDS User CAL covers a named user who can open RDS sessions from an unlimited number of devices.

Activating the Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL: entering the code and verification

In the RDS Licence Manager, launch the licence installation wizard, select the programme type corresponding to your purchase from Mr Key Shop, and enter the product key you received by email. The wizard completes the online registration in just a few steps and updates the counter for available CALs on the licence server. Keep the product key in your organisation’s licence compliance documentation: it will be required in the event of a licence server migration or a Microsoft audit. RDS User CALs for Windows Server 2022 are backwards compatible and also cover access to RDS servers running earlier versions of the operating system.

Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL

What is a Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL?
An RDS User CAL (Remote Desktop Services User Client Access Licence) is the licence that authorises a named user to access Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services. Every user who opens RDS sessions on the server – whether for streamed applications, a full remote desktop or RemoteApp – must be covered by an RDS CAL. The User variant follows the user: a single licence covers all sessions for that same user, regardless of how many devices they use to connect.

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

Feature	RDS User CAL	RDS Device CAL
Authorises	A named user	A specific device
Sessions per licence	Unlimited (same user)	Unlimited (same device)
Devices per licence	Unlimited	One
Users per licence	One	Unlimited
Ideal scenario	Users accessing from multiple devices	Workstations shared amongst multiple users

Do RDS User CALs for Server 2022 also cover earlier versions of Windows Server?
Yes. Microsoft RDS CALs are backwards compatible: an RDS User CAL for Windows Server 2022 also authorises RDS access on servers running Windows Server 2019, 2016 and earlier versions. The reverse is not true: CALs from earlier versions do not cover access to Windows Server 2022.
Is a separate RDS licence server required?
Not necessarily separate, but mandatory. The Remote Desktop Licence Server role can be installed on the same server that provides RDS services or on a dedicated server within the infrastructure. Activating the licence server is a prerequisite for the registration and correct functioning of RDS CALs.
What happens if RDS User CALs run out?
Windows Server 2022 includes a 120-day grace period during which users can connect even without registered CALs, which is useful during the initial set-up phase. At the end of the grace period, if there are not enough registered CALs on the licence server, new RDS connections will be blocked. You must purchase and register the correct number of CALs before the grace period expires.
When should you NOT choose Windows Server 2022 RDS User CALs?
If the access points are devices shared by multiple users across different shifts, such as production terminals, till terminals or kiosks, the RDS Device CAL is more efficient: one licence per device covers all users who access it. If the server infrastructure does not have the RDS role enabled and users only access file or print resources, standard Windows Server service access CALs are required, not RDS CALs. If the server in use is a version prior to 2022, the RDS CALs must correspond to that version.