Skip to content

Windows 11 Licenses

Windows 11 Licenses products

The Windows 11 Licenses category covers Home and Pro editions in OEM and Retail licence types, plus a Home to Pro upgrade key for existing installations. Windows 11 is Microsoft's current-generation operating system and the one with the longest runway of security updates ahead of it — the right pick for any machine whose hardware meets the requirements. Every key here is genuine, activates directly through Microsoft's servers, and comes with an invoice.

Which Windows 11 licence should I buy?

Start with the edition: Home covers everyday use and gaming; Pro adds BitLocker disk encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V virtualisation and domain-join support for business needs. From there it's a question of licence type. If you're keeping the same PC for years, the Home OEM or Pro OEM licence is the most cost-effective choice — it's permanently tied to the motherboard and reactivates automatically after a format. If you expect to upgrade your hardware later, the Home Retail or Pro Retail licence can move with you to a new machine. See our full Windows 11 Pro vs Home comparison for the complete feature breakdown.

OEM vs Retail, side by side

FeatureOEMRetail
Tied to hardwarePermanently bound to the motherboardCan be linked to your Microsoft account
After a formatReactivates automatically on the same PCReactivates with the same key
Transferable to another PCNoYes
Best forLong-term use on one machineAnyone planning to upgrade hardware later

Looking for the more budget-oriented MAK-type key instead? It's stocked one level up in the main Windows Licenses category, alongside a full OEM vs Retail explainer.

TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirement

Windows 11 requires an enabled TPM 2.0 security chip and Secure Boot turned on — part of Microsoft's minimum hardware requirements, and standard on most motherboards built after 2018. You can check compatibility with Microsoft's PC Health Check tool or directly in your BIOS/UEFI settings. If your hardware falls short of these requirements, Windows 10 licences remain a legitimate alternative.

How the Home to Pro upgrade key works

The Windows 11 Home to Pro Upgrade Key converts an existing Home installation to Pro without a format — your files, apps and settings stay untouched, and the upgrade itself is permanent. Two things to keep in mind: the key must be redeemed within 1 day of delivery, and it doesn't licence Windows on its own — you'll still need a separate Windows 11 Pro licence to activate Pro after the upgrade completes.

Delivery, invoicing and support

After payment confirmation, your licence key typically arrives by email within 1–90 minutes, with an invoice issued on every order. Keys are genuine and verifiable directly through Microsoft's activation servers. If you hit a snag during installation or activation, our WhatsApp support team is on hand to help.