Rds Cal License Registry Key Instant

Configuring Remote Desktop Services (RDS) through the Windows Registry is a common task for system administrators troubleshooting licensing issues or setting up session hosts without using Group Policy Objects (GPO). Primary Registry Key Locations

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\RCM\GracePeriod rds cal license registry key

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services LicensingMode & LicenseServers specifying a license server

There are several critical registry keys used to manage RDS Client Access Licenses (CALs), depending on whether you are defining the licensing mode, specifying a license server, or managing the grace period. Registry Path Value Name rds cal license registry key

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\RCM\Licensing Core LicensingMode