How to Use Your MS Office Product Key Download

Are you having trouble setting up and installing Microsoft Office on your device? If so, this guide will walk you through the process of redeeming your product key and getting started with your new software.

To begin, you'll need to purchase a brand new copy of Office or start a new Microsoft 365 subscription. You can buy an Office product key card from a retailer or online. There are two different types of keys, even though they use the same format. The key shown on your Microsoft account page will always be different than the one on a product key card or email receipt.

If you bought Office Professional Plus online, you may need to follow additional steps. Check out our article 'Can I Buy a Product Key?' for more information. If your product key isn't working, see 'My Office Product Key Isn't Working' for troubleshooting tips.

In some cases, your new device may come with pre-installed Office software, but it hasn't been activated yet. You'll need to start a new Microsoft 365 Family trial or sign in with a Microsoft account associated with Office to activate the software. Alternatively, you can purchase Office outright.

If you're using a volume license version of Office Professional Plus at work, your administrator will provide you with a product key. To find your product key online, check out 'Get Your Workplace Discount Program Product Key.'

In some cases, you may need to enter your product key at the Microsoft website. This is usually necessary when you buy Office Professional Plus, Visio Professional, or Project Professional through your employer's Microsoft Workplace Discount Program benefit.

If you encounter any issues with your product key, don't worry! There are a few exceptions where you'll need to do something other than sign in. For example, if you bought a new, unused Microsoft 365 product key card to renew an existing subscription or start a trial, you can enter that product key when prompted by Office.

By following these steps and using your MS Office product key download, you should be able to set up and install your software quickly and easily.

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