How to activate Windows by phone?

1 min. readlast update: 01.26.2026

Activating a any of the versions of Microsoft Windows by telephone, just follow these steps:

1. Get Installation ID

  • Press Win + R, type SLUI 4, and press Enter
  • Select your country/region

Write down the Installation ID.

2. Open Microsoft Activation Portal

  • Go to https://aka.ms/aoh
  • Sign in with your Microsoft account

3. Generate Confirmation ID

  • Enter the Installation ID on the portal
  • Copy the Confirmation ID provided

4. Complete Activation

  • Return to the original PC
  • Enter the Confirmation ID to finish activation.

The key is not working

If you have activated the key according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions:

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