Microsoft Windows · Guide

How to activate Windows by phone

Install your Windows key, open the phone activation wizard and receive a Confirmation ID through GETCID.

Step-by-step guideUpdated: August 10, 2026
  1. 1. Open Command Prompt as administrator

    Search for Command Prompt, right-click it and select Run as administrator.

  2. 2. Install the Windows key

    Run slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX, replacing X with your own key, and wait for the success message.

    slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
  3. 3. Open phone activation

    Run slui 4 in the same administrator window.

  4. 4. Select a country or region

    Choose any available country or region and click Next.

  5. 5. Copy your Installation ID

    Copy every group of digits shown under Installation ID. Use the code from your own computer, not the example in this guide.

  6. 6. Receive a CID on GETCID

    Paste the Installation ID into GETCID. Separators are optional and a photo of the wizard can be uploaded instead.

  7. 7. Complete activation

    Click Enter confirmation ID, enter the received groups into fields A–H and select Activate Windows.

Need help?

If a menu name differs, consult the official manual for your motherboard or laptop model. For GETCID assistance, contact @getcid_store on Telegram.