Office 2016 Mac Bypass Activation
- Tip: I had to upgrade my OS X because you can't install Office for Mac with any version of OS X below 10.10. To see my tutorial on how to upgrade your OS X go here. I also had some internet interruptions on my initial download to my downloads folder and had a hard time opening the package because it did not download the full 2.6GB.
- This article mentioned some of the 100% working free activation keys of Microsoft Office 2016 Product Key which can be used for activation. You May Also Like 10 Best Free DVD Players For Windows 10 and Mac.
- Microsoft Office 2016 activation script for all versions - office2016activation.bat.
The following explains how to install and activate Office 2016 on a Mac.
Office 2016 Mac Bypass Activation Key
Installation and activation
- Go to Office 2016 for Mac in IUware. (You'll need to log into IUware, even if you are already logged into CAS.)
- Click Get product key to see your assigned product key.
- On the Office setup page, enter your 25-character product key from IUware, and click Get Started.
- On the 'Welcome to Office Online' page:
- If you already have a Microsoft account: At Office Online, enter your Microsoft account email address and password. Proceed to step 5.
- If you don't have a Microsoft account: Create one, as follows:
- At the bottom of the page, click Sign up now and complete the required fields. UITS recommends creating an account with your primary IU email address (e.g.,
username@iu.edu
) to ensure the least margin of error. - You'll receive an email message requesting verification. Follow the instructions to finish creating the account.If the email message does not arrive within a few minutes, use the resend email option.
- Log into Office Online with your newly created Microsoft account. After selecting your country/region and language, click Continue. When prompted, enter a first and last name for the account.
- At the bottom of the page, click Sign up now and complete the required fields. UITS recommends creating an account with your primary IU email address (e.g.,
- Verify that 'Microsoft Office Home & Business 2016 for Mac' shows on your account page.
- On the Microsoft page, click Install to download the installation file. Alternatively, download the installation file from IUware directly.The Microsoft account must show the 'Microsoft Office Home & Business 2016 for Mac' registration in step 5. If this is not completed, it will not be possible to activate the Office 2016 product after installation.
If you downloaded the
.dmg
file from IUware, open the Finder, select Downloads, and then open Microsoft Office 2016 Installer.pkg. Click Continue. - Once Office is installed, a new window will open. Click Get started >.
- You will be prompted to sign in to activate Office. Select Sign In, and then enter the email address and password for the account that you activated with the Office 2016 product key from IUware.
- Enter your Microsoft account email address and click Next.
- Choose Microsoft account.
- Finish the activation process by signing in with your Microsoft credentials.
- In the 'How would you like Office to look' interface, choose Colorful or Classic, and then click Continue >. You should then have full use of Office 2016.
Troubleshooting
To troubleshoot installation or activation errors, see the Microsoft Guide.
Office 2016 Mac Bypass Activation Download
This method to activate Microsoft office without product key is application to almost all the major versions of Microsoft office. Personally, I have tried it on Microsoft office 2010, 2013, 2016, and now on 2019 and this has worked amazingly. Go to in a web browser. If you have purchased a Microsoft Office 365 subscription/product card or ordered the software from an online store, you have a 25-digit product key (in the form of XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) on your card or receipt.