How to transfer my Microsoft subscription from my old laptop to a new laptop

Mario Ragusa 20 Reputation points
2025-08-18T21:46:45.4833333+00:00

Good morning -

I currently have a Microsoft yearly subscription but am looking at purchasing a new laptop with Windows 11, for personal use NOT business. My current laptop has Windows 10 but is also 8 years old.

My question is how I transfer my current Microsoft paid subscription account from my old laptop to a new laptop??

I do not wish to have to pay again for my subscription that is still current and, wondering if there are step by step instructions on how to do this. As a retiree, some of the technology has passed me by, so hoping that someone in the community can assist.

Thankyou........

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
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EmilyS726 279.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-08-18T22:19:43.7133333+00:00

Hello,

Your subscription allows you to sign into up to 5 devices at the same time.

Once you get the new computer, please go to https://www.office.com

Sign into the Microsoft account you used for the subscription.

Then on the upper right, click on "Install apps". This will now download the installer file. Once downloaded, click on the file to install. It will install the Desktop version of the apps for you then.

Tutorial can be found here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/download-install-or-reinstall-microsoft-365-or-office-2024-on-a-pc-or-mac-4414eaaf-0478-48be-9c42-23adc4716658

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