Windows 11 Home Key – Genuine Lifetime Licence for 1, 3 or 5 PCs

A genuine Windows 11 Home key for $29.99, emailed in about 60 seconds. Enter the 25-character key in Settings and Windows 11 Home activates online with Microsoft, permanently, on the PC you install it on. Choose 1, 3 or 5 PCs. If the key will not activate you get a replacement or a full refund under our 30-day refund promise. Sold by Nerdused Ltd, a UK company (no. 16876657) and Microsoft Partner (ID 6467441).

What you get with a Windows 11 Home key

Is a Windows 11 Home key enough, or do I need Pro?

For browsing, streaming, gaming, school and Office at home, Home is enough. It has the same interface, the same Microsoft Defender security, the same monthly updates and the same gaming performance as Pro. You need a Windows 11 Pro key instead if you want BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop hosting, Hyper-V virtual machines, Group Policy or to join a company domain.

Both editions cost $29.99 for one PC here, so if any of those features might matter later, buy Pro; our Windows 11 Home vs Pro guide has the full comparison table. A Windows Home key cannot upgrade a PC to Pro. If you already run Home and want Pro, the Windows 11 Pro upgrade guide shows the in-place steps with a Pro key.

How activation works

1. Pay, and your Windows 11 Home key arrives by email, usually within 60 seconds.
2. On a PC that already runs Windows 11 Home, open Settings > System > Activation > Change product key, enter the 25-character key and click Activate.
3. On a new PC, install Windows 11 Home from Microsoft's free media (see our Windows 11 bootable USB guide) and enter the key during setup or afterwards in Settings.
4. Settings shows "Windows is activated". A later reinstall on the same PC activates automatically from the digital licence Microsoft creates.

If a key is refused, the Windows 11 activation guide covers every common error code, and live chat is open around the clock.

What kind of key is this?

A genuine Microsoft product key that activates online with Microsoft and is tied to the PC it activates on. It is not a subscription, not a 180-day volume (KMS) activation and not a shared account. Reinstall Windows on that PC as often as you like and it activates again. The OEM vs retail Windows keys guide explains the key types in detail.

System requirements for Windows 11 Home

Microsoft's minimum specification: a 1 GHz or faster 64-bit processor with two or more cores on the supported list, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, UEFI firmware with Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, a DirectX 12 graphics card with a WDDM 2.0 driver, and a 720p display larger than 9 inches. Windows 11 Home also needs an internet connection and a Microsoft account during initial setup. Full list on Microsoft's Windows 11 specifications page; Microsoft's free PC Health Check app confirms whether your PC qualifies before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Windows 11 Home key genuine?

Yes. Every key activates directly with Microsoft's activation servers. Nerdused Ltd is a UK-registered company (no. 16876657) and a Microsoft Partner (ID 6467441). If a key does not activate, we replace it or refund you in full within 30 days.

How much does a Windows 11 Home key cost?

$29.99 for one PC, $47.99 for three or $99.99 for five at Nerdused. Microsoft's own store charges $139.99 for a single Windows 11 Home licence.

Can I use a Windows 11 Home key to get Windows 11 Pro?

No. A Home key activates Home only. For Pro, or to upgrade a Home PC to Pro in place, buy the Windows 11 Pro key; it costs the same for one PC.

Can I upgrade from Windows 10 Home with this key?

Yes. Windows 10 Home upgrades to Windows 11 Home (Windows 10 Pro upgrades to Pro, so a Pro PC needs a Pro key), and Microsoft ended free Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025. A PC that meets the Windows 11 requirements can be upgraded from Windows 10 with Microsoft's Installation Assistant and then activated with this key. If your Windows 10 was already activated, Windows 11 usually activates by itself and you do not need to enter a new key on that PC.

How many PCs does one order cover?

The option you buy: 1, 3 or 5 PCs. Each PC uses its own key, and each licence stays with the PC it activates on.

Do I need a Microsoft account?

Windows 11 Home asks for an internet connection and a Microsoft account during initial setup; that is Microsoft's requirement for the Home edition. The key itself activates the PC regardless of which account you sign in with.

How quickly will I get the key?

Usually within 60 seconds of payment, by email, at any hour. Check your spam folder, then contact live chat if it has not arrived.