If you rent a Windows Server from us, we automatically provide the server with an evaluation license. This license is valid for 180 days and can be used during the system setup. Afterwards, a valid Windows license must be deposited.

When the trial period expires, the Windows Server will automatically shut down.

Resetting the trial period

If your 180-day trial period is not sufficient, you can reset your server’s trial period up to 5 times.

Open the Windows Console as an administrator (cmd) and enter the following command:

slmgr.vbs /rearm

With this command, you can reset the elapsed time of the trial license. After entering this command, a server restart is required.

Your server is now usable for another 180 days.

License terms

It is important to note that failing to activate Windows, even if the system appears to run smoothly after the designated time, is a violation of the license terms agreed with Microsoft.