How to install RDS client access licenses on Windows Server 2019

This video shows how to install Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (CALs) on a Windows Server 2019 running as RDS

Step 1: Select Connection Method.

1. In Server Manager, click on Remote Desktop Services

2. Click on Server

3. Click on Server name and then right-click on RD Licensing Manager.

4. In RD Licensing Manager, right-click on the RD Server name and click Properties.

5. In Connection method, select Connection method, Automatic connection in our example. Click OK to save the selection. 

Step 2: Activate Server and Install Licenses

Step 3: Install Licenses

1. Right-click on RD Server name and select Install Licenses.

2. Click Next in Welcome to the Install Licenses Wizard.

3. Select the License program: Open License in our example.

4. In License Program, enter the Open License Agreement number: Authorization number and License number.

Step 3: Activate the license

1. Right-click on the RD Server name and select Activate Server.

2. Click Next in Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard.

3. Make sure the Connection mothed is Automatic Connection and click Next.

4. Enter the company info.

5. In Completing the Activate Server Wizard, click Next to process. 

You have installed the RD license successfully!  

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Bob Lin

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