Windows 11 Home & Pro License Keys

Home or Pro, OEM or Retail: which key fits?

Windows 11 Home covers everyday use, including gaming. Pro adds full BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop hosting and Hyper-V. Each key activates only its own edition, so check your edition in Settings › System › About before you buy. The Home key is OEM: it stays on one PC and one motherboard, and it activates a clean installation of Windows 11 Home rather than upgrading another version in place.

An OEM key activates Windows 11 Pro on one PC and stays with that PC. You can reinstall Windows on the same machine and reuse the key, but it cannot be moved to another PC. A major hardware change such as a new motherboard may need reactivation and may not be supported. A Retail key is the standard consumer license. It can be moved to a different PC when you upgrade, with one active device at a time. Both Pro keys are for the Windows 11 Pro edition only. If you are weighing the two, our blog has a full OEM vs Retail comparison.

How buying works

Pick a key and pay with Base ETH (on-chain, on the Base network) or with NOWPayments, which accepts many other cryptocurrencies. Prices are shown in US dollars, and the ETH amount is calculated from the live rate when you pay. After payment is confirmed, your key is sent to your email address, usually within 1 hour. It also appears in the order section of your account. Details are on the Delivery & Payment page.

Before you buy

Delivered keys are not refundable, so make sure you pick the right edition, Home or Pro, for a Windows PC. A faulty key is replaced, and if we cancel a paid order the payment is returned (see the Refund & Return Policy). If a key does not activate, contact support. Replies usually come within 24 hours. Stock changes, and a sold-out key shows as Out of Stock on its product page.