What You Need to Know Before Transferring
Before transferring your Microsoft Office 2021 license, it’s important to ensure that your license allows for the transfer. Most retail versions of Office 2021 permit this, while some pre-installed or OEM licenses tied to a specific machine do not. If you have a transferable license, follow these steps to successfully move Office 2021 to your new device.
Step 1: Deactivate the License on Your Old Computer
The first step is to deactivate Office 2021 on your old computer to free up the license for use on your new device. To do this:
- Open any Office app (such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) on the old device.
- Sign in to your copyright associated with the Office license.
- Go to Account settings and select Deactivate Install.
- Follow the prompts to remove the license from the old device.
Step 2: Uninstall Office 2021 from Your Old Device
Once the license has been deactivated, it’s a good idea to uninstall Office 2021 from your old device to prevent future conflicts or unauthorized use.
- Open the Control Panel on your old computer.
- Select Uninstall a Program.
- Find Microsoft Office 2021 in the list and select Uninstall.
- Follow the prompts to completely remove Office from the old device.
Step 3: Install Office 2021 on Your New Device
Now that the license has been freed, you can install Office 2021 on your new computer.
- Visit the Microsoft Office website and sign in with your copyright.
- Navigate to My Account and select Install Office.
- Download the Office 2021 installer to your new device.
- Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Step 4: Activate Your Office 2021 License
Once the installation is complete, you’ll need to activate the Office 2021 license on your new device.
- Open any Office app (such as Word or Excel).
- Sign in to your copyright to connect the app to your license.
- If prompted, enter your Office 2021 product key to activate the license.
- You’re now ready to use Office 2021 on your new device!
Step 5: Confirm License Transfer
To verify that the license transfer was successful, go to any Office app and check the activation status under Account. If everything is correct, you should see that Office is activated and tied to your copyright on the new device.
Final Thoughts
Transferring your Office 2021 license is a simple process that ensures you can continue using the software on a new device without any issues. By following these steps, you can quickly deactivate Office on your old machine and activate it on your new one.
To learn more about transferring your Office 2021 license, check out the detailed guide here: Transferring Your Office 2021 License: A Step-by-Step Guide.
Ready to make the switch? Visit the guide now and start transferring your license today!