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Can You Use an Apple Copilot Subscription on a Windows PC?
Question details
The user wants to use a Microsoft Copilot subscription purchased through Apple on a Windows PC, but the subscription linking is failing.
- Product
- Microsoft Copilot
- Device & OS
- Windows / Apple OS
- Scenario
- Attempting to access Copilot features on a Windows desktop using a license originally purchased on an Apple device.
- Observed behavior
- The subscription linking process does not work, preventing the user from accessing Copilot features on the PC.
Verify whether you purchased a standalone Copilot plan for the web or Copilot Pro, and ensure you have the login credentials for the Microsoft account used during the Apple purchase.
Verify Microsoft 365 Subscription Requirements for Desktop Apps
Check if your Copilot subscription requires an underlying Microsoft 365 plan to function inside Windows desktop applications.
Microsoft Copilot features integrated directly into desktop apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote require an eligible Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. If you only purchased Copilot Pro without a base Microsoft 365 license, it will not activate inside these Office apps on your PC.
Open your web browser on your PC and sign in to the Microsoft account linked to your Apple purchase at account.microsoft.com.
Navigate to the 'Services & subscriptions' tab in your Microsoft account dashboard to view your active licenses.
Confirm that an active Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription is listed alongside your Copilot subscription.
Restore Apple Purchase and Sync Accounts
Ensure the subscription purchased via the Apple App Store is correctly linked to your primary Microsoft account.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't my Copilot Pro subscription showing up in Word or Excel on my PC?
To use Copilot Pro features within desktop applications like Word and Excel, you must have an active Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription linked to the same Microsoft account. Copilot Pro alone does not unlock desktop app integration.
Can I use Copilot on my PC without a Microsoft 365 subscription?
Yes, you can use Microsoft Copilot on the web (copilot.microsoft.com) without a Microsoft 365 subscription. However, integrating Copilot into specific desktop Office apps requires the base subscription.
How do I check which Microsoft account is linked to my Apple purchase?
Open the app where you made the purchase on your Apple device, navigate to the Settings or Account profile section, and look for the email address currently signed in. Use this same email address on your Windows PC.
