If you have digital license that usually came with a Windows 10 product then Windows 10 will be activated automatically once you enter your Microsoft account detail as shown in this screenshot below: For Windows 10 Activation status go to Settings > Update & Security and from here click on Activation.ĭepending on how you obtain your copy of Windows 10 the activation process is different. To activate Windows 10 you need a 25-character product key or digital license linked to your Microsoft account. How to Activate Windows 10 with Product Key or Digital License