How to Activate Windows 11 on a New PC

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Activation Settings menu

   Click the Start button and select the Settings gear icon. Within the System tab, locate and select the Activation menu to view your current license status.

   Note: Windows + I
2. 15 sec

   Initiate the activation process

   Locate the Activation state section. Click the Change button next to Change product key to open the input prompt.

3. 45 sec

   Enter your product key

   Type your 25-character alphanumeric product key into the field exactly as provided. Windows will automatically detect the formatting and validate the key.

   Note: Hyphens are inserted automatically by the system.
4. 15 sec

   Submit the key for verification

   Click Next to proceed. The system will communicate with Microsoft servers to verify the validity of the key against your hardware configuration.

5. 30 sec

   Finalize the activation

   Select Activate once the verification is complete. The system will display a success message confirming that Windows is now active and linked to your account.

   Note: If activation fails, ensure your internet connection is stable and the key has not been previously used on another active PC.