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How to Transfer Office Home 2024 to a New Mac
Question details
The user wants to know if and how they can move their Microsoft Office Home 2024 software license from an old Mac to a newly purchased replacement Mac.
- Product
- Microsoft Office Home 2024
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Upgrading or replacing an old MacBook and needing to retain the existing Office software on the new hardware.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to properly deactivate the software on the original machine and activate it on the new one to comply with the one-device-at-a-time limitation.
Ensure you have the login credentials for the Microsoft account associated with your Office Home 2024 purchase, and verify that your new Mac is connected to the internet.
Transfer Your Office Home 2024 License via Microsoft Account
Use this method to legally move your Office Home 2024 installation to your new Mac while complying with Microsoft's one-device limit.
Microsoft Office Home 2024 licenses are typically tied to a single user's Microsoft account and are restricted to one active device at a time. To move it, you must first remove it from the old device before activating it on the new one.
Open the Applications folder on your old Mac, select the Microsoft Office apps (such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and drag them to the Trash. Empty the Trash to completely remove the software from the machine.
On your new Mac, open a web browser and navigate to the Microsoft account Services & subscriptions page. Sign in with the exact account linked to your Office purchase.
Locate your Office Home 2024 license in your list of active products and click the 'Install' button. Follow the on-screen prompts to download and run the installer package.
Open any newly installed Office application, click 'Sign In', and enter your Microsoft account credentials to activate the license on your new device.
Try WPS Office as a Free, Lightweight Alternative for Mac
If you are having trouble transferring your Office Home 2024 license or simply want a more cost-effective solution for your new Mac, WPS Office provides a powerful, free suite that handles all your document needs without restrictive single-device licensing limits. It offers seamless migration with a familiar UI.
- 1. Download the Mac version: Visit the official WPS website and click 'Free Download' for Mac.
- 2. Install the application: Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the WPS Office icon to your Applications folder.
- 3. Start creating: Launch WPS Office, sign in for free, and immediately start editing your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Office Home 2024 on two Macs at the same time?
No, Office Home 2024 is a one-time purchase license that restricts usage to one device at a time. You must deactivate it on the first Mac to use it on a second one.
What if my old Mac is broken or lost and I cannot uninstall Office?
You can still install Office on your new Mac. When you attempt to activate it, Microsoft will detect the old activation and provide an on-screen prompt or link to remotely deactivate the installation from the broken Mac via your Microsoft account.
Do I need to buy a new license if I switch from a PC to a Mac?
Office Home 2024 licenses are usually cross-platform, but you should verify this on your Microsoft account Services page. If the installer offers a Mac version under your subscriptions, you can install it without purchasing a new license.
