How to Transfer Your Microsoft Office License to a New PC (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)
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Got a new computer? Learn how to transfer your Microsoft Office license to another PC safely and easily. Includes steps for Office 2019, 2021, and 2024 Professional Plus.
đź’ˇ Introduction
If you’ve purchased a new PC or upgraded your old one, you might wonder: Can I transfer my Microsoft Office license to the new device?
The answer is yes, as long as you have a genuine, transferable license such as Office 2019, 2021, or 2024 Professional Plus.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to deactivate Office on your old computer and reactivate it on a new one — step by step.
🧩 Step 1: Check Your License Type
Before transferring, confirm that your Office license allows it.
| License Type | Transfer Allowed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retail License | âś… Yes | Can be moved to another PC anytime. |
| OEM License | ❌ No | Tied to the first computer it was installed on. |
| Volume License | ⚙️ Sometimes | Used by businesses; depends on contract. |
If you bought your Office key from KeyExpertises.net, you have a Retail License, which can be safely transferred.
🔑 Step 2: Deactivate Office on the Old PC
You must remove the activation from your old computer before using it on a new one.
To deactivate:
- Open any Office app (like Word or Excel).
- Go to File → Account.
- Click Sign out of your Microsoft account.
- Uninstall Office from the old PC:
- Go to Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program → Microsoft Office → Uninstall.
💡 This ensures Microsoft’s activation server frees your license for reuse.
🧰 Step 3: Install Office on the New PC
Now you’re ready to install Office on your new computer.
Steps:
- Go to the official Microsoft setup page: https://setup.office.com
- Sign in with your Microsoft account (the one linked to your license).
- Choose your Office version (2019 / 2021 / 2024).
- Download and run the installer.
⚙️ Step 4: Activate Office on the New PC
After installation:
- Launch any Office app (like Word).
- Click Sign In.
- Enter your 25-character activation key (example: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX).
- Click Activate Office.
Office will now verify your license and activate it on the new PC.
🧩 Step 5: Troubleshooting Transfer Errors
If activation fails after the transfer, try the following:
- Ensure you completely uninstalled Office from the old computer.
- Sign in with the same Microsoft account used for the original activation.
- Run the activation troubleshooter under Settings → Activation.
- Contact Microsoft Support if you see a “license already in use” message.
đź’¬ Conclusion
Transferring your Microsoft Office license to a new PC is quick and easy — as long as you use a genuine retail activation key.
If you’re upgrading or need a new license, you can instantly get one for:
- đź’Ľ Office 2019 Professional Plus
- đź’Ľ Office 2021 Professional Plus
- đź’Ľ Office 2024 Professional Plus
👉 Available now at KeyExpertises.net with lifetime activation and instant delivery.