How to Activate Microsoft Office Home (Product Code)

Microsoft Office Home is activated using a 25-character product key and is permanently linked to your Microsoft Account.

What You Need Before Activation

• A valid Microsoft Office Home product key
  (Example: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX)

• A Microsoft Account (Outlook / Hotmail / Live)

• Stable internet connection

• PC or Mac ready for installation

Step 1: Redeem the Office Product Key

• Open a web browser and go to:
  https://setup.office.com

• Sign in with your Microsoft Account
  👉 This account will permanently own the Office Home license

• Enter your 25-character product key

• Select Country/Region and Language

• Confirm to add Microsoft Office Home to your account

 Once completed, the license is saved to your Microsoft Account.

Step 2: Download & Install Office

• After redeeming, go to Microsoft Account → Services & subscriptions

• Locate Microsoft Office Home

• Click Install

• Download and run the installer

• Follow the on-screen instructions

 Office will install automatically.

Step 3: Activate Office on Your Device

• Open any Office app (Word, Excel…)

• When prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft Account

• Office will activate automatically

 You should see: Product Activated

How to Check Activation Status

• Open Word (or any Office app)

• Go to File → Account

• Check Product Information

You should see:
Microsoft Office Home – Activated