Windows Server 2022 User CAL

Windows Server 2022 User CAL – Access License for One User

The Windows Server 2022 User CAL is an access license for a single user accessing services on a Windows Server 2022. Unlike the Device CAL, it does not license a specific device, but rather the user themselves. This allows the user to access the server with multiple devices, such as a desktop PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

This licensing model is particularly suitable for companies where employees work flexibly or regularly use multiple end devices. The Windows Server 2022 User CAL is therefore ideal for office workstations, home offices, field service, mobile teams, and modern work environments with changing devices.

What is a Windows Server 2022 User CAL?

A User CAL entitles a specific user to access a correspondingly licensed Windows Server 2022. It does not matter from which device the user accesses the server. What is crucial is that the user has a valid User CAL.

Example: An employee uses a PC in the office, a laptop on the go, and a smartphone in addition. In this case, one Windows Server 2022 User CAL is sufficient for this user. No additional Device CALs are required for each individual device.

Who is the Windows Server 2022 User CAL suitable for?

• Employees with multiple end devices
• Companies with home office or hybrid work models
• Field service employees and mobile teams
• Office users, administrators, and executives
• Organizations with more devices than users

User CAL or Device CAL – which is better?

Whether a User CAL or a Device CAL is more suitable depends on the working methods in the company. The User CAL makes sense when a user uses multiple devices. The Device CAL, on the other hand, is more suitable when multiple users use the same device.

• User CAL: 1 user is licensed and can access with multiple devices.
• Device CAL: 1 device is licensed and can be used by multiple users.

For example, if an employee works with a PC, laptop, and smartphone, the User CAL is usually the right choice. If several employees use the same PC in the warehouse, reception, or production, a Device CAL can be more economical.

Why is a Windows Server 2022 CAL needed?

A CAL is required in addition to the actual Windows Server license when users or devices access server services. These include, among others, file and print services, user management, network services, applications, or other server-based resources.

The Windows Server 2022 User CAL does not contain Windows Server software and does not replace a server license. It exclusively regulates a user's right of access to a correspondingly licensed Windows Server 2022 environment.

Available Bundle Sizes

Our Windows Server 2022 User CALs are available in various quantities. This allows companies to select their access licenses according to the number of users and flexibly expand them if necessary.

• 1 User CAL
• 5 User CALs
• 10 User CALs
• 25 User CALs
• 50 User CALs

Your Advantages with the Windows Server 2022 User CAL

• User-based access license for Windows Server 2022
• Ideal for employees with multiple devices
• Suitable for office, home office, field service, and mobile working
• Clear licensing by user
• Economical when a user uses multiple end devices
• Suitable for Windows Server 2022 Standard and Datacenter environments

Note on Licensing

A suitable Windows Server 2022 server license is additionally required for operation. The User CAL only authorizes a user's access to the server. Depending on the services used, further licenses may be required, for example, for Remote Desktop Services, Exchange Server, SQL Server, or other Microsoft server products.

Conclusion

The Windows Server 2022 User CAL is the right choice for companies that want to license users instead of devices. Especially for employees with multiple end devices, mobile workstations, or flexible work models, this licensing model offers a simple and economical solution for accessing Windows Server 2022.