Buy Microsoft RDS CALs for Windows Server 2019

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Microsoft Windows Server 2019 RDS CALs
RDS CAL calculator Estimate whether User CALs or Device CALs are the better fit for your RDS setup.

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Price $179.99
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Your selection Server 2019 · Per Device CALs · 5 RDS CALs
Total $179.99
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Every order includes

Three things, with no exceptions.

Email delivery in 15 minutes

Your Windows Server 2019 RDS CAL license document & invoice (PDF), setup guidance, and a video installation guide are emailed within 15 minutes of checkout, day or night.

60-day 100% money-back

If a delivery, access, installation, or licensing issue cannot be resolved by our support team, we provide a 100% moneyback refund within 24 hours.

Free User ↔ Device swap

Picked the wrong CAL type? Swap between User and Device free from your Order Summary within 60 days, or contact us for help.

Things to know

Licensee

The documents name the company as the licensee, or the individual’s name if no company is provided at checkout.

Perpetual CALs

These CALs do not expire, and there are no renewal or subscription fees to pay later.

Downgrade rights

Windows Server 2019 CALs also cover 2016 hosts, at no extra cost.

Order any quantity

Pay only for the CALs you require, from a single CAL up to 50. Order the exact count you need, or pick a standard 5, 10, 20 or 50 pack.

Need above 50 CALs? Contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Something not answered here? Check our detailed FAQ page.

01 Is the Windows Server 2019 operating system included?

No. An RDS CAL is an access license for Remote Desktop Services. It does not include the Windows Server 2019 operating system.

02 What if I need help installing the RDS CALs?

Help is available at every stage — our team stays with you through licensing, activation, and hands-on setup and installation if you need it.

03 Can I use these CALs in any country?

Yes. These RDS CALs can be deployed on Windows Servers located anywhere in the world, on-premises or in the cloud.

04 Will these licenses expire or require renewal?

No. These are perpetual RDS CALs and do not require monthly or annual renewal. Once purchased, the licenses remain valid for the supported lifetime of the Windows Server RDS version they are purchased for, including eligible downgrade use.

05 Can I use the same CALs if I reinstall or upgrade the server?

Yes. Your RDS CALs can be reactivated after a server reinstall, and moved to another server when you replace or upgrade your hardware. To remain compliant, the original server must be fully decommissioned or wiped before the licenses are activated on the new deployment.

For standard Windows Server 2019 environments

If it runs a supported Windows Server 2019 OS with the Remote Desktop Services role, these CALs apply — wherever the server lives.

Physical or virtual hosts

Bare metal or Hyper-V running Windows Server 2019, in an Active Directory domain or a workgroup. The most common RDS deployment.

Most common
Hosting providers

A dedicated server, VPS or collocated host running Windows Server 2019.

Dedicated / VPS
Azure and other clouds

Azure, Google Cloud, AWS or any other platform running Windows Server 2019.

Any cloud

2019 User CALs or 2019 Device CALs

Same price, different licensing model — pick by how your people connect.

Windows Server 2019 RDS User CALs Licensed to people. Follows them across every device they sign in from.
Licensed per
One named user, on any number of devices
Active Directory
Required
Best when
Employees connect from a laptop, a desktop and a phone
Access belongs to
The person
Windows Server 2019 RDS Device CALs Licensed to hardware. Covers everyone who sits down at that machine.
Licensed per
One device, used by any number of people
Active Directory
Not required — works in a Workgroup too
Best when
Several people share a fixed terminal or shop-floor PC
Access belongs to
The machine

Not sure which fits? The calculator sizes an order in about a minute.

One purchase, two server versions

Downgrade rights are built into every 2019 CAL.

You buy 2019 Windows Server 2019 RDS CALs For established 2019 deployments with no move to a newer host planned.
Which hosts these CALs license
2025 Not covered — Windows Server 2025 needs 2025 CALs. 2022 Not covered — Windows Server 2022 needs 2022 CALs.
2019 Native version — the version these CALs are licensed for.
2016 The oldest host these CALs license, under downgrade rights.

Running 2016 alongside 2019? These CALs license 2016 servers under downgrade rights as well, so a mixed estate needs one purchase, not two.

Customer Reviews

Have been working with this team for the past few months, no problem with their licenses so far, and they provided assistance when needed.

Jose Diaz
Server 2019 — 5 Device CALs

License arrived by email within 5 minutes and activated without issue. Would definitely order another pack if we need to expand.

Arthur Ho
Server 2019 — 50 User CALs

Get your 2019 remote users online now.

Need a different server version RDS CALs? 2025 2022 2016
Delivery Within 15 minutes, day or night
Refund 60 days, 100% money-back
Swap User ↔ Device, free