Article 12.4 — Windows Server Licensing — BYOL Requirement
Short answerVPSGrid Windows Server VPS plans do not include a Microsoft Windows Server license. You must use a valid Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model — supply, activate, and remain compliant with your own license.
Overview
This article states the BYOL requirement for Windows Server on VPSGrid. It is a licensing policy article, not a Remote Desktop (RDP) connection guide.
Windows VPS plans are provided under a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model. VPSGrid provides the virtual server and operating system template only. Customers are responsible for providing, activating, and complying with their own valid Microsoft Windows license.
Why BYOL matters before you order
- The Windows VPS price covers the virtual machine (CPU, RAM, disk, network, and template), not a Microsoft license entitlement
- You should already have (or plan to obtain) a suitable Windows Server license before deploying production workloads
- Store pages and builders may label Windows plans as Windows (BYOL) for the same reason
Common license categories (high level)
| License type | Typical use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retail / purchase | Single server you control | Confirm cloud/VPS eligibility for your SKU |
| Volume Licensing (VL) | Business multi-server use | Cloud/mobility rights may depend on Software Assurance and product terms |
| MSDN / Visual Studio subscriber | Development and test | Generally not for production |
| SPLA | Service providers | Not an end-customer BYOL path on VPSGrid |
VPSGrid support cannot choose, procure, or validate a Microsoft license for you. For binding compliance advice, use Microsoft documentation or a licensing specialist.
What you still get from VPSGrid
- KVM Windows Server template with Administrator access
- Primary IP, power controls, and billing in the client area
- RDP as the normal remote administration method (separate from licensing)
Related reading
For a fuller licensing FAQ and “what VPSGrid provides / what you must provide” checklist, see Windows VPS — Licensing Requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windows licensing included in the VPS price?
No. Windows Server on VPSGrid is BYOL. You must supply your own valid license.
Does RDP mean my license is included?
No. RDP is how you connect to administer the server. Connection access does not include a Microsoft Windows Server license.
Can support buy or activate a license for me?
No. License purchase, activation, and compliance remain the customer’s responsibility on unmanaged Windows VPS plans.
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Need More Help?
For billing or provisioning questions, open a ticket at billing.vpsgrid.net. For Microsoft license eligibility, contact Microsoft or a licensing specialist.
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