Activate Windows 10 on AWS EC2 with MAS

Running Windows 10 on an AWS EC2 instance is powerful, but ensuring it's properly activated is key. This guide shows you how to achieve this using the trusted Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) project.

Activate Windows 10 on AWS EC2 Effortlessly

Many users leverage AWS EC2 instances for their Windows 10 workloads, but often face challenges with activation. While AWS provides licensed Windows Server images, activating Windows 10 on EC2 can be a different story. This is where Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) comes in as a reliable, open-source solution to activate Windows 10 on AWS EC2, ensuring your instance runs without activation watermarks or feature limitations.

Why Use MAS for AWS EC2 Activation?

MAS offers several activation methods that are ideal for virtualized environments like AWS EC2. For permanent activation, the HWID (Hardware ID) method is often the most suitable, providing a digital license linked to your instance's unique hardware signature. If HWID isn't applicable, methods like Ohook or Online KMS can also be effective alternatives, providing robust activation for your Windows 10 EC2 instance. All these methods are included within the comprehensive MAS script, simplifying the process.

How to Get Started

Activating Windows 10 on AWS EC2 with MAS is straightforward. First, you'll need to download the script. You can get the direct .cmd or .zip file from our website. There's no password required for the archive. If your browser or antivirus flags the download, this is a common false positive for activation tools; simply disable your antivirus temporarily during download and execution. For the quickest way to run it directly on your EC2 instance, open PowerShell as administrator and use this one-liner:

irm https://get.activated.win | iex

This command will fetch and execute the latest MAS script, guiding you through the activation process. Choose the appropriate activation method, and your Windows 10 on AWS EC2 will be activated in no time.

Ready to activate your Windows 10 EC2 instance? Visit our homepage to download the script.

Download Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) v3.11

No password required. Run MAS_AIO.cmd directly, or download the ZIP if your browser blocks the script.

PowerShell one-liner (recommended):

irm https://get.activated.win | iex

If the download or the script doesn't work, please temporarily disable your antivirus (including Windows Defender real-time protection) and try again. Activation tools are commonly flagged as false positives.