This guide shows you how to install and activate Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business using your product key.
Step 1: Uninstall older Office versions
Before you begin, we recommend uninstalling any previous Office versions from your computer to avoid activation or installation issues.
Step 2: Activate and download Office
Click the button below to start the activation process:
Sign in with your Microsoft account (or create one if needed).
Enter your product key when prompted.
Follow the instructions to associate the license and download Office.
If your product key isn’t working, click here to troubleshoot.
Step 3: Install Office
Once the download is complete:
Open the installation file.
Follow the instructions on screen to finish the setup.
Note: The installer may be labeled as Microsoft 365. This is normal — it’s a shared setup file. After installation and activation, you’ll have the correct Office 2024 Home & Business edition linked to your Microsoft account.
Step 4: Confirm activation
To verify that Office is activated:
Open Microsoft Word.
Click Account at the bottom left corner.
You should see the activation status and the correct version listed.