I need to find official information about downgrading windows server 2022. Is it possible to downgrade to version 2019, 2016 when I purchased a Windows 2022 server license from CSP. Can anyone help me find that information from Microsoft?

They're always way behind with this sort of documentation but things haven't changed, you can follow along here. https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/8/9/68964284-864d-4a6d-aed9-f2c1f8f23e14/downgrade_rights.pdf --please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--

The actual downgrade terms in the Microsoft Customer Agreement, which is what most CSP customers sign: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/product/ForallSoftware/MCA#:~:text=Rights%20to%20Use,for%20a%20Product .

Downgrade Microsoft Commercial Licensing rights for windows server 2022

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Anonymous

2022-03-18T12:59:03.2+00:00

They're always way behind with this sort of documentation but things haven't changed, you can follow along here.
https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/8/9/68964284-864d-4a6d-aed9-f2c1f8f23e14/downgrade_rights.pdf

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Anonymous

2022-03-19T11:43:17.557+00:00

Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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Le Minh Tuan 31 Reputation points

2022-03-19T12:35:14.54+00:00

Hi DSPatrick,
Thanks for your information,
I have seen the above document, but there is no information about downgrading windows sever 2022.

Anonymous

2022-03-19T12:39:12.16+00:00

They're always way behind with this sort of documentation but things have not changed. The bigger problem these days is getting hold of anyone for the downgrade product key. So in my opinion you're better off letting the reseller handle it.

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Le Minh Tuan 31 Reputation points

2022-03-19T14:07:19.777+00:00

Thank you. I want to consider whether windows server 2022 can be downgraded to windows server 2012? If there is official information from Microsoft on this matter, that would be great.

Anonymous

2022-03-19T14:24:58.4+00:00

Yes you can read on here.
https://download.microsoft.com/download/3/D/4/3D42BDC2-6725-4B29-B75A-A5B04179958B/Licensing_brief_PLT_Downgrade_Rights.pdf
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/UseTerms/Retail/WindowsServer2022/DatacenterAndStandard/UseTerms_Retail_WindowsServer2022_DatacenterAndStandard_English.htm

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Anonymous

2022-03-20T12:51:13.15+00:00

Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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Le Minh Tuan 31 Reputation points

2022-03-20T13:01:14.663+00:00

The link you sent talks about downgrading windows sever 2019 but also doesn't provide information about downgrading windows sever 2022. I think will have to wait for an update from Microsoft. Your contribution is precious. Thank you

Anonymous

2022-03-20T13:02:41.637+00:00

They're always way behind with this sort of documentation but things have not changed.

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Le Minh Tuan 31 Reputation points

2022-03-20T13:34:51.26+00:00

Your support is gratifying. Thank you for your support.

Anonymous

2022-03-20T13:37:25.493+00:00

You're welcome.
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