
SQL Server License Keys
Genuine Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard license key — email delivery, activation guide and a 10-day replacement guarantee.

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About SQL Server
SQL Server is the database engine behind countless line-of-business applications, websites and reporting systems. SQL Server 2022 is the current release and our SQL Server 2022 Standard License Key gives you its full Standard-edition feature set under a genuine licence. Most deployments pair it with Windows Server.
- SQL Server 2022 Standard edition
- Security and performance improvements
- Azure connectivity (Synapse Link, Purview)
- Activation guide included
- Email delivery
- 10-day replacement guarantee
SQL Server editions
- Standard — the sensible choice for most businesses: core database engine, reporting, basic high availability, and limits of the lesser of four sockets or 24 cores and 128 GB of buffer-pool memory per instance.
- Enterprise — unlimited compute and advanced availability, security and analytics features for the largest systems.
- Express, Web and Developer — free or hosting-oriented editions for small apps, web hosting and development.
The SQL Server editions explained guide compares them and helps you confirm Standard is right.
SQL Server 2022 Standard
- A genuine product key delivered by email delivery (usually within minutes, always within 24 hours of payment).
- Improvements in 2022 including parameter-sensitive plan optimisation, Ledger tables, and Azure Synapse Link and Microsoft Purview integration.
- our 10-day replacement guarantee and help from our 24/7 support team.
Microsoft supports SQL Server 2022 until January 2033 (mainstream support to January 2028).
Running SQL Server 2022
SQL Server 2022 runs on 64-bit Windows Server (see Windows Server 2022 and 2019) and on Windows 10 and Windows 11 for development, as well as on Linux. Allow at least 6 GB of disk space and 1 GB of RAM for the engine; production databases need considerably more. Keep your team productive with Microsoft Office alongside.
Enter and verify your key
- Run SQL Server Setup and choose the option to enter a product key.
- Paste the key from your email and complete the installation, or use Edition Upgrade to apply it to an existing instance.
- Check the edition in SQL Server Management Studio with
SELECT SERVERPROPERTY('Edition').
See how to activate SQL Server for the full steps.
SQL Server — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the limits of SQL Server 2022 Standard?
Standard supports up to the lesser of four sockets or 24 cores and 128 GB of buffer-pool memory per instance, with core database, reporting and basic high-availability features.
How long is SQL Server 2022 supported?
Mainstream support runs until January 2028 and extended support until January 2033.
Does SQL Server 2022 need CALs?
Standard can be licensed per core or by Server + CAL. Check the product page and contact us if you are unsure which model your deployment needs.
Can I upgrade an existing instance to Standard?
Yes — use the Edition Upgrade option in SQL Server Setup and enter the key. Our activation guide covers the steps.
How do I receive the key?
By email after payment, usually within minutes and always within 24 hours.
