Will be a key Windows Pro 8, work on a setup Windows Pro 8.1?

So I have a Windows 8 Pro key and I need to install it on my computer, although I can only find a windows 8.1 installer, will be my key work? or is my key worthless now?

Hello

You can install Win 8.1 with a Temporary Setup key, then once it is up and running, activate it with 8 Win key...

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