How can I find Windows 11 License Number that I bought ?

Question

How can I find Windows 11 License Number that I bought ?

Answer 1

To find your Windows 11 license number, you can use the following methods:

1. Check the Confirmation Email: If you purchased Windows 11 online, the license key is often included in the confirmation email you received after the purchase.
2. Use Command Prompt: You can retrieve the license key using the Command Prompt. Open Command Prompt and enter the following command:

      slmgr /dli
   

   This will display the basic licensing information, including the license status.
3. Windows Settings: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation. If Windows is activated, it may show the product key or indicate that it is activated with a digital license.
4. Retail Box: If you bought a physical copy, the license key is usually found on a sticker inside the box.
5. Third-party Software: There are third-party applications available that can help you retrieve your Windows license key from the system.

If you are unable to find your license number using these methods, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

Answer 2

Hello IIAC,

If you bought Windows 11 digitally from the Microsoft Store, the product key is not shown directly. Instead, your Microsoft account holds the entitlement. You can confirm activation by going to Settings → Update & Security → Activation. It will show “Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account.” In this case, there is no 25‑character product key to retrieve, because activation is tied to your account.

If you purchased a retail copy with a physical box or card, the product key is printed on the card inside the package or on the Certificate of Authenticity label. That is the only official source.

If your PC came with Windows 11 preinstalled, the product key is embedded in the system firmware (UEFI/BIOS). You can read it by running in PowerShell: (Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey This will return the OEM key if one exists.

If you bought through Volume Licensing or MSDN, the key is available in the Volume Licensing Service Center or Visual Studio subscription portal.

I hope you've found something useful here. If it helps you get more insight into the issue, it's appreciated to accept the answer. Should you have more questions, feel free to leave a message. Have a nice day!

Harry.