How to activate an Office product

1. Visit setup.office.com

  • If Office is not installed, download it from setup.office.com and install it first.

2. Sign In to Your Microsoft Account

  • Click Sign In in the top-right corner of the page.
  • Log in using your Microsoft account credentials (email and password). If you don’t have an account, click Create one!

3. Enter Your Activation Code

  • Once logged in, type or paste your activation code (e.g., XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) into the provided field.
  • Click Next to validate the code.

4. Confirm the Product Details

  • After validation, you’ll see details about the product associated with the code (e.g., Microsoft Office version).
  • Click Confirm to complete the redemption process.

5. Download and Install Microsoft Office

  • Download your redeemed Office product
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. Activate Office on Your Device

  • Open any Microsoft Office app (e.g., Word or Excel) after installation.
  • Sign in with your Microsoft account to activate the product.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Invalid Code: Double-check for typos.
  • No Office Product Listed: Verify you redeemed the code using the correct Microsoft account.
  • No Internet: Confirm your internet connection is active.

For additional help, contact Microsoft Support.