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Peter Dawes 0 Reputation points
2026-09-15T20:13:54.17+00:00

This is a new laptop and I want to extend my 365 subscription to it, but I cannot get tech help to do this

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
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  1. EmilyS726 267.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-15T20:48:30.08+00:00

    Hello

    When you said "extend", do you mean to renew? or to add more time to the current one?

    If so, whether you can extend or not depends on a few things; let me ask you first -

    Was the current one originally signed up via Microsoft directly, or was it redeemed from a third party retailer, also any chance it was signed up in a different country?

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    2026-09-15T20:14:08.3933333+00:00

    Microsoft 365 subscriptions are tied to the Microsoft account, not to one laptop. To use the subscription on the new laptop:

    1. Sign in on the new laptop with the same Microsoft account that has the Microsoft 365 subscription.
    2. Go to office.com.
    3. Select Install Office to download the installer.
    4. Run the installer.
    5. Open Word, Excel, or another Office app and sign in with the same Microsoft account to activate.

    If a product key was purchased for renewal, redeem it at microsoft365.com/setup. Entering a new product key extends the subscription time, but does not increase the number of installations or OneDrive storage. A Microsoft 365 subscription can be extended for up to 5 years.

    To reach Microsoft support for live help:

    1. Go to Contact Microsoft Support or Get Help on the web.
    2. Enter the problem and select Get Help.
    3. If needed, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option.
    4. For account sign-in problems, use the Sign-in Helper.

    If the subscription has expired and Office is needed immediately, use the Microsoft 365 web apps at microsoft365.com while resolving the renewal issue.

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