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Where to enter your Office setup product key?

To enter your Office setup product key, go to office.com/setup, sign in with your Microsoft account, and enter the 25-character product key provided with your purchase. After submitting the key, follow the prompts to download and install Office on your device. This process activates your Office suite and links it to your Microsoft account for future use.

Step-by-Step: Entering Your Office Setup Product Key

  1. Visit the Official Website
    To begin the process, go to office.com/setup using your web browser.
  2. Sign In or Create a Microsoft Account
    You'll need a Microsoft account to continue. If you don’t already have one, you can quickly create it.
  3. Enter Your Product Key
    After signing in, you’ll be prompted to enter your 25-character product key. It usually looks like this:
    XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
    You can find the key:
    In your email (for online purchases)
    Inside the Office product box
    On the card provided with a physical copy
  4. Select Your Country and Language
    Choose the appropriate region and language preferences for your setup.
  5. Download and Install Office
    Once your product key is verified, you can download the Office suite. Run the installer and follow the instructions.
  6. Activate Office
    After installation, open any Office application (e.g., Word or Excel). It may ask you to sign in again to activate. Do so using the same Microsoft account.


Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Invalid Product Key: Double-check the characters—avoid confusing letters like "B" and "8", or "O" and "0".
  • Already Used Key: Make sure it hasn’t been used on another account.
  • Forgotten Account: Try retrieving your account using Microsoft's recovery options.
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