Request for SQL Server 2022 Reporting Services Product Key

Question

Hello Team,

While installing Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Reporting Services, the installation wizard is prompting for a valid product key. Currently, we do not have the required license key available, which is preventing us from proceeding with the installation.

Could you please provide the appropriate product key or advise on the licensing process required to obtain one?

Details:

• Product: Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Reporting Services (SSRS 2022)
• Issue: Product key required during installation
• Impact: Installation cannot be completed without a valid license key

A screenshot of the installation prompt is attached for reference.

Thank you for your assistance.

Answer 1

Because SQL Server Reporting Services 2022 (SSRS). is bundled with SQL Server 2022, you need a valid SQLServer 2022 license. the product key you use to activate SQL Server 2022 is the same key used to activate SSRS 2022. While there is a free edition, it can not be used to access production data.

SQLServer 2022 is the last version to support SSRS, which has been replaces by Power BI Report Server, which can host old SSRS reports. Power BI Server also requires a SQL Server key (standard or enterprise).

see:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/reporting-services/reporting-services-consolidation-faq?view=sql-server-ver17

Answer 2

Hi @TCPL_ADMIN2

Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A Forum.

A separate product key is not required to proceed with the SSRS 2022 installation. SQL Server 2022 Reporting Services can be installed using one of the built-in free editions, or with an existing SQL Server 2022 license key.

Steps to resolve:

1. On the "Choose an edition to install" screen, select the "Choose a free edition" option.
2. From the dropdown, choose the edition that matches your use case:

• Evaluation – Full feature set, expires in 180 days (best for testing/POC).
• Developer – Full feature set, free, licensed for development and testing only (not production).
• Express – Free, supported for production use with limited features.

3. Click Next and complete the installation.

For licensed/production use:

• SSRS 2022 does not have a standalone product key — it is licensed under the SQL Server 2022 license.
• If a licensed edition (Standard/Enterprise) is required, obtain the product key from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) / Microsoft 365 Admin Center → Volume Licensing, or through your organization's procurement / Licensing Solution Provider (LSP).
• You may also install now using Evaluation and later upgrade the edition by re-running setup and entering the key no reinstall required.

Reference Docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/reporting-services/install-windows/install-reporting-services?view=sql-server-ver17

Thanks
Srikanth Cheri
Community Support Team.