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How to Redeem a Physical Microsoft Office Product Key Card
Question details
The user needs to redeem a 25-character product key from a newly purchased physical Microsoft Office Home card to download and install the software.
- Product
- Microsoft Office
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Redeeming a physical product key card for a new Office purchase.
- Observed behavior
- The user must link the physical card's product key to a Microsoft account via the setup portal to access the Office installer.
Locate the 25-character product key on the back of your physical card (you may need to gently scratch off the silver coating) and ensure you have an active internet connection.
Redeem the Product Key via the Microsoft Setup Portal
Link your physical product key card to your Microsoft account using the official Office setup website.
To activate your physical Microsoft Office product card, you must first tie the 25-character license key to a Microsoft account. This account will be used to manage your subscription and download the installer files.
Open your preferred web browser and go to https://setup.office.com.
Log in with your existing Microsoft account. If you do not have one, click the option to create a new account. Remember these credentials, as your Office license will be permanently linked to this account.
Type the 25-character product key found on the back of your physical card into the provided fields when prompted.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the redemption. Once completed, you will be directed to your account dashboard where you can download and install the Office software.
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- 1. Download the installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation file.
- 2. Install the software: Run the downloaded file and follow the quick setup wizard to install WPS Office on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the product key on my physical card?
The 25-character product key is typically located on the back of the physical card, often hidden under a silver scratch-off panel that needs to be gently removed.
Can I use a different Microsoft account later?
No, once a product key is redeemed and linked to a specific Microsoft account on setup.office.com, it cannot be transferred to another account.
What should I do if my product key is scratched or unreadable?
If your product key is damaged or unreadable, you will need to contact Microsoft Support and provide your proof of purchase for assistance in recovering or replacing the key.
