How to activate a Microsoft Office key?

2 min. readlast update: 02.11.2026

Activating a Microsoft Office key is really simple, just follow those short steps:

  1. Sign into your account or register an account HERE.
  2. Once you created the account follow this LINK (you might need to login with your newly registered account first).
  3. Enjoy your brand new Office suite!

Should this activation method not work as intended, you can also use THIS website. In order to download the file, choose the type: MS Office, then the right version (2013, 2016, 2019), edition (Home and Student, Professional etc.), your language and download the file.

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  1. 1. Get Installation ID

    • Open Word, wait for the Activation Wizard pop-up box to appear, then select the second option which says "I want to activate the software by telephone", and select Next.

      If Activation Wizard windows doesn't automatically appear, then open Word, on the "Home" screen go to "Account" section on bottom left, then select "Activate Product" on the red banner on center page under Product Information. 

    Write down the Installation ID.

    2. Open Microsoft Activation Portal

    • Go to https://aka.ms/aoh
    • Sign in with your Microsoft account

    3. Generate Confirmation ID

    • Enter the Installation ID on the portal
    • Copy the Confirmation ID provided

    4. Complete Activation

    • Return to the original PC
    • Enter the Confirmation ID to finish activation.

Download links:

  • MS Office 2019 Home and Business - HERE
  • MS Office 2019 Home and Student - HERE
  • MS Office 2016 Home and Student - HERE
  • MS Office 2016 Home and Business - HERE
  • MS Office 2013 Home and Student - HERE
  • MS Office 2013 Home and Business- HERE

The key is not working

If you have activated the key according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions:

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