Transfer a paid for Office subscription to a new computer

John Beehler 0 Reputation points
2026-11-06T19:04:47.8433333+00:00

How do I activate my paid for Office subscription on a new MAC computer? I put in the code but it won't activate.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 90,560 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-06T19:47:07.63+00:00

    Hi, @John Beehler

    To help narrow down the activation issue:

    1. Is this a Microsoft 365 subscription or a one-time Office purchase?
    2. What exact error message appears when you try to activate Office on your new Mac? Could you share a screenshot of the activation screen? Please hide any personal information or product key.

    In the meantime, sign in to https://account.microsoft.com/services using the Microsoft account associated with your Office purchase. Check whether your subscription or Office license appears there.

    Thanks!

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  2. John Beehler 0 Reputation points
    2026-11-07T00:43:19.6233333+00:00

    Thanks, John. You were a much greater help than Microsoft! Their greed in pushing their 365 subscription doesn't fly with me. Unfortunately, the version of Office I had on my old computer is no longer supported and unable to be activated on my new computer. So I found a newer version and am in the process of getting it activated.

    Thanks again

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