Step 1: Redeem Your Product Key

  1. Go to https://www.microsoft.com/redeem
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account (or create one if you don’t have one).
  3. Enter your 25-character product key (found on your card or email).
  4. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to redeem it.


Step 2: Install Microsoft Office 365 Family

  1. Once redeemed, go to https://www.office.com
  2. Sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to redeem.
  3. Click "Install Office", then select Office 365 apps.
  4. Follow the download and installation instructions.


Step 3: Activate Office 365

  1. Open any Office app (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint).
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
  3. Follow the on-screen steps to complete activation.


Step 4: Share Your Subscription (Optional)

If you want to share your Microsoft 365 Family subscription with up to 5 other people:

  1. Go to https://www.office.com/myaccount
  2. Click “Share Microsoft 365”
  3. Send an invite to family members via email.
  4. Each person should accept the invite and sign in with their Microsoft account.


Your Microsoft Office 365 Family is now activated and ready to use!