How To Find Rds License Key
View Licenses:
Solution: The actual key pack ID is the same. The distinction (Per User vs. Per Device) is made inside the RD Licensing Manager after you type the key, not during purchase.
If you need the original 25-character product key (e.g., to reinstall RDS CALs on a new server): how to find rds license key
Check your original purchase confirmation:
The actual license key is not stored in plain text on the server after installation. However, the Key Pack ID is stored here: View Licenses:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermServLicensing\Parameters\KeyPacks
Each subkey contains the Key Pack ID and license details – not the original 25-character key.
Most IT admins lose the key because it is buried in a vendor email. Search your inbox (and your purchasing department's inbox) for these domains: Solution: The actual key pack ID is the same
Look for the Subject Line:
If your RDS CALs are part of a subscription (e.g., via CSP or certain M365 plans):
For automation enthusiasts, PowerShell can extract license information from a remote server.
