How to Create an Office 365 Account on PC or Mac

This updated guide examines How to Create an Office 365 Account on PC or Mac and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Part 1

Getting a Subscription

1. Go tohttps://www.office.comin a web browser. You can sign up for Office 365 using any web browser on your computer.
2. ClickBuy Office 365. It's a red button near the top-right corner of the page.
3. Review the options. Office products for home users on the For Home tab, which opens by default. Scroll down to see the programs and features that come with each plan.
   • Options for home users are Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal.
   • Both Home and Personal have monthly subscription options, which means you can pay a monthly fee instead of paying all at once.
4. ClickBuy Nowunder your desired version. The product will be added to your shopping cart. If you prefer the subscription-based plan, click the link beneath the button that says Or buy for $6.99/9.99 per month .^{[1]XResearch source}
   • If you choose the subscription plan, a pop-up will appear, asking if you really want to choose the subscription over the yearly payment. Click Continue with monthly plan to confirm.
5. ClickCheckout. It's on the right side of the page. This opens a sign-in page.
6. Sign in to your Microsoft account. Enter your Microsoft username (usually an email address that ends with @outlook.com, @live.com, or @hotmail.com), click Next , enter the password, then click Sign in . This brings you to the payment page.
   • If you don't have a Microsoft account, click Create one under the email field. Enter your email address, a new password for Microsoft, and then click Next .
7. Select a payment method and clickSelect. The options vary by location.
   • In the United States, you can select Credit card or debit card , Bank account , or PayPal from the 'Pay With' drop-down menu.
8. Enter your payment details and finalize the purchase. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your payment.

Part 2

Installing Office 365

1. Go tohttps://www.office.com/in a web browser. Now that you've made your purchase, you can start using your subscription.
   • If you're not already signed in to your Microsoft account, click Sign in at the top-right corner of the page, then enter your login details to sign in now.
2. ClickInstall Office. It's near the top-right corner of the page.
3. ClickInstall. It's a red button under the version you purchased. The setup file will download to your computer. You'll also see a screen that tells you how to install the product.^{[2]XResearch source}
4. Double-click the setup file. It's in the Downloads folder. A warning message will appear.
   • If you don't see the Downloads folder on your Windows desktop, double-click This PC , then click the Downloads folder.
   • If you're using a Mac, open Finder to find the Downloads folder.
5. ClickYes. Office will now install. This may take several minutes. Once the setup is complete, you'll see a confirmation message.