How to install and activate Microsoft Office Suite after purchasing it

 

Microsoft Office Suite, which is also referred to as Microsoft 365, is a widely used computer software package that includes popular apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. It is used by over a million companies worldwide, and you will likely use at least one of these apps in your daily work, regardless of your industry.

If you've recently purchased Microsoft Office, you may be wondering how to install and activate it on your computer. When you buy a key card at a retail store or order Office software online from a site like Gosoftware, detailed instructions will be included in the product package. Alternatively, if you order directly from Microsoft, you'll receive an email with a link to guide you through the process of installing and activating Microsoft Office on your Windows or Mac computer.

Way 1: Register Your Office 365 Product Key

Go to https://setup.office.com in your web browser. If you purchased a Microsoft Office 365 subscription/product card or ordered your software from an online store, your 25-digit product key (in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) can be found on your card or receipt. If so, connect your product key to your Microsoft account using this method. If you purchased Office 365 from the Microsoft website or accessed Office through your employer or organization, see Use a Microsoft account on Windows or Use a Microsoft account on Mac instead.

Click the red login button and sign in to your Microsoft account. If you don't have a Microsoft account, create a new account instead by entering your email address and creating a password for your new Microsoft account.

Enter your 25-digit product key and click Next. Your product key is printed on the card or receipt (digital or paper) that came with your purchase. Once the product key has been verified, step 3 will expand on the page. Once the key is validated, it is linked to your Microsoft account, and you no longer need it.

Click Next. You will be directed to the Microsoft account webpage to download Microsoft Office.

Click Install Now to download the installer to your computer. If you already have Microsoft Office 365 installed on your PC or Mac, you do not need to install it again. Go to Use a Microsoft account on Windows or Use a Microsoft account on a Mac.

Way 2: Use Your Microsoft Account on Windows

Open any Microsoft Office 2021 Home and Business for PC sale on your Windows PC. You can activate Office from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or any other product in the suite. Office programs are located in a Microsoft Office (version) folder in the Start menu.

If you do not have Microsoft Office installed on your computer, you can download it from https://www.office.com. Sign in with the account you used to purchase Office, click Install Office in the upper-right corner to download the installer, and double-click the installer in the Downloads folder to run it. If you haven't purchased Office yet, click Buy Office instead of Install Office after signing in and following the on-screen instructions to purchase.

Click Sign In in the pop-up window. If Office has not yet been activated, you will be prompted to sign in to your Microsoft account now.

If a window titled Microsoft Office Activation Wizard appears, select the I want to activate the program online (recommended) option, click Next and then follow the on-screen instructions. Activate the license.

Enter your email address and click Next. Use the email address associated with the Microsoft account used to purchase Office or register a product key.

Enter your password and click Next. Sign in to your Microsoft account, and Office will be activated instantly.

Note: If you have exceeded the number of installations allowed by your subscription, you may need to disable the installation on another computer.

Way 3: Use your Microsoft account on your Mac

If you've purchased Microsoft Office 2021 Home For Mac OS and need to activate it, you can follow these steps:

Before you can activate Microsoft Office, you must first install it on your Mac. To do this, go to https://www.office.com and sign in with the account associated with your Office subscription. This is usually your Microsoft account, but you might need to use different account details if you got Office through your employer or school.

Once you're signed in, click "Install Office" and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the software. If you haven't purchased Office yet, click "Buy Office" instead, and follow the instructions to purchase the software.

Once Microsoft Office is installed on your Mac, you can activate it from within any Office application, such as Microsoft Word or Excel. To open Word, for example, open the Finder, select the Applications folder, and double-click Microsoft Word in the Microsoft Office section.

You will be prompted to activate the software when opening an Office application. If you don't see this activation screen, you can open the File menu, select "New from Template," and click "Sign In" to view it.

Enter the email address associated with the Microsoft account used to purchase Office, and click "Next." If you don't remember the email address you used, you can check your purchase receipt or card for this information.

Enter your password and log in. Once you've entered your email address, you will be prompted to enter your password for your Microsoft account and, finally, "Log In" to continue.

Microsoft will confirm your purchase and activate Office on your Mac. If you are signed in with an account that is not associated with a valid Office subscription, activation will fail. After you've successfully activated Office on your Mac, you can click "Get started with Office" to complete the activation process. You're now ready to use Microsoft Office on your Mac.

Note: If you need to install Microsoft Office on another Mac, you can sign in with the same Microsoft account and follow the same installation process. However, remember that you may need to deactivate Office on one of your other computers before you can install it on a new one.