How to Activate Microsoft Office Home & Business (Product Code)

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

 What You Need Before Activation

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

• A Microsoft Account (Outlook / Hotmail / Live)

• Internet connection

• PC or Mac ready for installation

 Step 1: Redeem the Office Product Key

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

2. Sign in with your Microsoft Account
    (This account will permanently own the license)

3. Enter your 25-character product key

4. Select Country/Region and Language

5. Confirm to add Office Home & Business to your account

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

 Step 2: Download & Install Office

1. After redeeming, you will be redirected to Microsoft Account → Services & subscriptions

2. Find Office Home & Business

3. Click Install

4. Download and run the installer

5. Follow the on-screen instructions

 Office will install automatically.

 Step 3: Activate Office on Your Device

1. Open any Office app (Word, Excel, Outlook…)

2. When prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft Account

3. Office will activate automatically

 You should see:

Product Activated

 How to Check Activation Status

1. Open Word (or any Office app)

2. Go to File → Account

3. Check Product Information

You should see:

Microsoft Office Home & Business – Activated