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Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services – 5 User CAL

Enable up to 5 users to connect remotely to your Windows Server 2025 environment with the Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 5 User Client Access License (CAL). This is a mandatory license for any organization running Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2025 — without CALs, your users cannot legally access the server via RDS.

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What Is an RDS User CAL?

A Remote Desktop Services User CAL grants a named user the right to access Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services from any device. This is the most flexible CAL type for organizations where users connect from multiple devices (laptops, tablets, home PCs, thin clients).

• User CAL: Licensed per user — one CAL covers one person connecting from any number of devices
• Device CAL (alternative): Licensed per device — better suited when multiple users share a single workstation
• This listing covers 5 User CALs — suitable for small teams of up to 5 remote users

Who Needs RDS CALs?

• Businesses running Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) on Windows Server 2025
• Organizations using Windows Virtual Desktop or Remote App deployments
• IT teams enabling work-from-home or hybrid remote access for employees
• Companies using thin clients or Chromebooks to access centralized Windows applications
• Any server environment where users connect via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

Key Benefits

• Full Legal Compliance: Ensures your RDS deployment is properly licensed under Microsoft's Volume Licensing terms
• User-Based Flexibility: Each licensed user can connect from any device — ideal for remote and hybrid workforces
• Instant Digital Delivery: License key delivered to your email within minutes of purchase
• Compatible with Windows Server 2025 Standard & Datacenter: Works with both editions of Windows Server 2025
• Stackable: Purchase multiple 5-packs to cover larger teams (e.g., 2 packs = 10 users)

Licensing Details

Important: What You Also Need

• A licensed copy of Windows Server 2025 (Standard or Datacenter) — see our Windows Server 2025 listings
• The Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) role installed and configured on your server
• A Remote Desktop License Server to manage and issue CALs to connecting users

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need CALs if I only use the server for file sharing? No — RDS CALs are only required for Remote Desktop Services (remote desktop sessions). Standard Windows Server CALs cover file/print sharing access.

Can I use these CALs with Windows Server 2022? RDS CALs are version-specific. These are for Windows Server 2025. For Server 2022, see our Server 2022 CAL listings.

What if I need more than 5 users? Simply purchase multiple 5-packs. Each pack adds 5 more licensed users to your RDS environment.

Is this a one-time purchase? Yes — RDS User CALs are perpetual licenses with no annual renewal required.

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