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How to Activate Microsoft 365 via EDU Account (Windows/Mac)

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Activate Microsoft 365 with your EDU account

  1. Get your EDU account details: after purchase you receive login details — an email address such as [email protected] and a temporary password. Check your inbox (and spam folder) for the delivery email.
  2. Sign in to the Microsoft portal: go to office.com, click Sign in, enter your EDU credentials, and set a new secure password when prompted on first login.
  3. Accept the license terms: once signed in, Microsoft automatically recognises your Education license. Accept the terms to unlock all Microsoft 365 apps and services.
  4. Install the Office apps: on Office.com click Install OfficeMicrosoft 365 Apps, download the installer and follow the setup instructions. Works on Windows and macOS; on Chromebooks use the web apps instead.
  5. Activate your apps: open Word, Excel or PowerPoint and sign in with the same EDU account — your subscription is verified automatically.
  6. Use the online apps (optional): Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams and Outlook are also available directly at office.com with no installation.

Troubleshooting

  • Double-check the email address and password are typed exactly as delivered.
  • If you see “License not found”, wait 10–15 minutes and try again — new accounts can take a moment to provision.
  • Make sure your internet connection is stable during activation.
  • If apps repeatedly show “Sign-in required”, uninstall any previous Office versions, restart, and reinstall from Office.com.

Still stuck? Contact our support team and we’ll get you activated.

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