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How to Find the Office for Mac Product Key Linked to Your Account
Question details
The user wants to locate the 25-character product key for their Microsoft Office for Mac software that is linked to their Microsoft account.
- Product
- Microsoft Office for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Activating or reinstalling Microsoft Office on a Mac after a digital purchase.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft does not display the full 25-character product key in the online account portal; the account instead stores a digital license entitlement.
Ensure you have the email address and password for the Microsoft account you originally used to purchase or register Microsoft Office.
Activate Office for Mac Using Your Digital License
Since Microsoft does not display the full product key for digital purchases online, you must activate the software by signing in with your linked Microsoft account.
When you purchase Office for Mac digitally, Microsoft attaches a digital license entitlement directly to your account. Because of this modern licensing system, the traditional 25-character product key is intentionally hidden and not required for activation.
Instead of searching for a physical key, you can activate your Office suite simply by signing into any Office application on your Mac.
Open Finder, navigate to your Applications folder, and launch Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.
When the application opens, click on the 'What's New' window or click 'Sign In' if prompted automatically.
Type in the email address and password associated with the Microsoft account you used to purchase Office for Mac.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the sign-in process. Office will verify your digital entitlement and activate automatically.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free Mac version (.dmg file).
- 2. Install on Your Mac: Open the downloaded file and drag the WPS Office icon into your Applications folder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see my 25-character product key in my Microsoft account?
For digital purchases of Office for Mac, Microsoft uses a digital entitlement linked directly to your account rather than a traditional key. The 25-character product key is intentionally not displayed online because simply signing in to your account is all that is required to activate the software.
What if I purchased a physical boxed copy of Office for Mac?
If you bought a physical box or card from a retail store, the 25-character product key is printed on a card inside the packaging or on your store receipt. You must first redeem this key at setup.office.com to link the license to your Microsoft account before you can activate the software on your Mac.
How do I check which Microsoft account holds my Office license?
Go to the Microsoft account website (account.microsoft.com), sign in, and navigate to the 'Services & subscriptions' page. If the account you signed into holds the digital license, your Office for Mac product will be clearly listed there.
Can I transfer my Office for Mac digital license to a new Mac?
Yes, you can transfer a retail digital license to a new Mac. You must first sign out of Office on your old Mac (and preferably uninstall it), then install Office on your new Mac and sign in with the same Microsoft account to activate the license on the new device.
