How to Create a Microsoft Account and Purchase Office 365
We supply only the LibreOffice office suite in off-lease equipment; it's a free office suite, albeit not as popular as Microsoft's offerings, likely due to its interface. Below are the steps to acquire Microsoft Office for offline use.
Step 1: Preparation
Before we begin, ensure that you have access to a computer with an internet connection.
Step 2: Microsoft Account
1. Open a browser: Launch an internet browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge).
2. Visit the Microsoft website: Enter "www.microsoft.com" in the address bar and press Enter.
3. Choose "Sign in" or "Create account": If you don't have a Microsoft account, select "Create account." If you already have an account, proceed to step 4.
4. Fill out the registration form: Provide your details, such as name, surname, email address, etc. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Choose a username (Email): Select a unique username that you'll use for logging in.
6. Set a password: Create a secure password and save it in a secure place.
7. Confirm your email address: Check your email inbox for a confirmation link sent by Microsoft (not applicable if you've created a fully independent account).
Step 3: Purchase Office 365
1. Log in to your Microsoft account: After confirming your email address, return to the Microsoft homepage and log in using the newly created account.
2. Go to the Office 365 package page: Search for or click on the Office 365 package option on the Microsoft homepage. ( https://www.office.com/?auth=1 )
3. You'll be greeted with a welcome screen; proceed through it.
4. After going through the welcome screens, click on "Install applications" and then "Switch to premium version."
5. Choose an Office 365 plan: Review available plans (Personal, Family) and select the one that suits you. Remember the note "Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with premium features and offline access."
6. Add the package to the cart: Click on "Add to cart" or "Buy now," depending on the chosen offer.
7. Complete the purchase: Follow the payment instructions. You can use a credit card or other available payment methods. In my case, payment options include Credit/Debit card and PayPal.
8. After purchasing the package, select "Install applications" and choose "Microsoft 365 Premium applications" from the list. Clicking will initiate the download of the Office package for installation.
9. Once downloaded, a window with the downloaded file will appear. Click on it to run the installation application and wait for it to download and install.
10. Upon the first launch of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, log in using the same account.
11. By default, files are saved in the cloud, and automatic progress saving occurs in the document you're working on.
What to Watch Out For?
- Cheap internet keys for "Microsoft Office Professional 20XX" originate from unknown sources and are sold massively. A purchased key might be sold to many other sellers. After buying such a key, activation instructions are sent, and Microsoft often detects that the key has already been used, leading to offline activation via a phone call.
- If you already have a "Microsoft Office Professional 20XX" key, download the corresponding installation version using this program. To download, click on the blue text "Windows-ISO-Downloader.exe," but be aware that Microsoft itself states, "Remember, the purchase version of the Microsoft 365 package includes a license for only one installation." It refers to installations, not the number of computers.
