🔑 Official Volume License Activation: Manual Method (KMS)

❗ Licensing Compliance Requirement

This method is for **Volume Licensing Customers only** (e.g., corporations, universities) who have a legally purchased license and operate their own internal Key Management Service (KMS) host server. For personal use, please use a Retail or Digital License.

Step 1: Install the KMS Client Key (GVLK)

This installs the license key corresponding to your Windows edition. You must use the key provided by Microsoft for Volume License activation.

1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Click on the Start button, search for cmd.
   • Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select **Run as administrator**.
2. Install KMS Client Key:

   Use the command slmgr /ipk kmsclientkey to install the license key (kmsclientkey is the key that corresponds to your Windows edition).

   Example GVLK Keys (Publicly documented by Microsoft):

   • Pro: W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
   • Enterprise: NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
   • Education: NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2

Step 2: Set Your Authorized KMS Server Address

You must specify the address of your organization's legitimate, licensed KMS host.

3. Set KMS Server:

   Use the command slmgr /skms YourOrganization's_KMS_Host to connect to your authorized KMS server. This must be a server within your organization's network.

   slmgr /skms [YOUR_AUTHORIZED_KMS_SERVER_ADDRESS]

   Note: Replace [YOUR_AUTHORIZED_KMS_SERVER_ADDRESS] with the IP or hostname provided by your IT department.

Step 3: Activate Windows

The final step is to attempt activation against the host you specified.

4. Activate Your Windows:

   Activate your Windows using the command:

   slmgr /ato

   If you encounter activation errors, ensure the client can reach the KMS host and the host is properly set up.