How to Download, Install and Activate Office 2024 Home & Business (PC & Mac)

This guide shows you how to download, install and activate Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business on a Windows PC or a Mac. Office 2024 Home & Business uses an account-linked BIND key: you redeem it once to your Microsoft account, then download Office and activate it by signing in. It takes about 15 minutes. If you need a licence, get Office 2024 Home & Business for PC or Mac; businesses buying several can use the multi-pack.

What's Included

Office 2024 Home & Business installs Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote on one Windows PC or one Mac, and includes commercial-use rights. It is a one-time purchase, supported by Microsoft until October 9, 2029. If you need Access on Windows, choose Office 2024 Professional Plus instead.

What You'll Need

• Windows 11 or Windows 10, or a Mac running one of the three most recent macOS versions (Apple Silicon or Intel)
• 4 GB RAM and 10 GB free disk space
• A Microsoft account (free to create)
• Your 25-character key from the order email

Step 1: Redeem Your Key at setup.office.com

1. Go to setup.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account, or create one.
2. Enter your 25-character key, confirm your country and language, and click Next.
3. The licence is now permanently linked to that Microsoft account. Use the same account in every step below.

Tip: Redeem the key on a personal or company account you plan to keep. The licence can't be moved to another Microsoft account later.

Step 2: Download Office From Your Microsoft Account

1. Open account.microsoft.com/services and sign in with the same account.
2. Find Office Home & Business 2024 and click Install.
3. On Windows, OfficeSetup.exe downloads. On a Mac, an installer package (.pkg) downloads.

Step 3: Install Office

On Windows

1. Run OfficeSetup.exe and click Yes on the User Account Control prompt.
2. Office downloads and installs automatically. Wait for "You're all set!" and click Close.

On a Mac

1. Open the downloaded .pkg file and click Continue through the installer.
2. Enter your Mac password when macOS asks for permission, then click Install Software.
3. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote appear in your Applications folder.

Step 4: Sign In to Activate

1. Open Word. When asked, click Sign in.
2. Sign in with the Microsoft account where you redeemed the key. Office finds your licence and activates online.
3. The other apps activate automatically. To confirm, go to File → Account on Windows, or Word → About Microsoft Word on a Mac.

Troubleshooting

Still stuck? Our support team is available 24/7, and every key we sell is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee and lifetime replacement warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use one key on both a PC and a Mac?

No. One licence covers one device, either a Windows PC or a Mac. Choose the platform when you install from your account.

Can I move Office 2024 to a new computer?

Yes. Sign in to your Microsoft account on the new computer, install from account.microsoft.com/services, and sign out of Office on the old one.

Does it run natively on Apple Silicon?

Yes. Office 2024 for Mac runs natively on M-series Macs as well as Intel Macs.

What happened to Office 2021 for Mac?

Office 2024 is the current version. If you already own Office 2021, see our Office 2021 for Mac guide.

Conclusion

Redeem at setup.office.com, install from your Microsoft account, and sign in to activate. Office 2024 Home & Business works the same way on Windows and Mac. Setting up a new PC? Pair it with Windows 11 Pro.

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