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How to Check Which Microsoft 365 Account is Used on a Mac
Question details
The user needs to verify which Microsoft 365 account is currently logged in and associated with their Office applications on macOS.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Managing Microsoft 365 subscriptions or troubleshooting account login issues on a Mac.
- Observed behavior
- The user wants to locate the exact account email or profile information linked to their current Microsoft Word installation on their Mac.
Ensure you have at least one Microsoft Office application, such as Microsoft Word, installed and currently open on your Mac.
Check Account via the About Microsoft Word Menu
This is the most direct way to see your active license and account information in Word for Mac.
The macOS menu bar contains specific application information where Microsoft stores your licensing details. This method quickly shows the exact email address tied to your Office installation.
Launch Microsoft Word on your Mac from the Applications folder or Launchpad.
Click on 'Word' in the top macOS menu bar next to the Apple logo.
Click 'About Microsoft Word' from the dropdown menu to open the application information screen.
Look for the 'Belongs to:' section in the dialog box. The email address displayed here is the Microsoft account currently associated with your Office software.
Check Account from the Template Gallery Sidebar
You can also check your active account directly from the Word document creation screen.
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the macOS installer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't my Microsoft 365 account show up in Word for Mac?
If no account is displayed under the 'Belongs to' section or the sidebar, you might not be signed in or your license has not synced. Click 'Sign In' on the template gallery sidebar to connect your Microsoft 365 account.
Can I use multiple Microsoft accounts on Office for Mac at the same time?
Office for Mac only allows one active Microsoft 365 subscription account to be tied to the license at a time. However, you can add multiple connected cloud services (like OneDrive or SharePoint) from different accounts via the 'Open' menu.
How do I change the Microsoft 365 account used on my Mac?
To change your account, open Word, select 'File > New from Template', click your profile icon in the sidebar, select 'Sign Out', and then sign back in using your preferred Microsoft 365 credentials.
