Method to Activate Microsoft Office for Free Without a Product Key: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft Office is a powerful suite of productivity tools widely used by individuals small business owners and students alike. While activating Microsoft Office with a product key is the recommended method there are alternative ways to activate it for free without a product key. 

In this step-by-step guide we'll walk you through the process.

Finding a Reliable Source for a Free Product Key To activate Microsoft Office for free you'll need a valid product key. While caution is necessary when seeking free product keys there are reliable sources available. Look for reputable online platforms and communities known for providing genuine product keys. Be sure to verify their authenticity and read user reviews for added assurance.

Activating Microsoft Office 2019 without a Product Key

 If you are unable to find a free product key there's another way you can activate Microsoft Office 2019. Here's how to do it:

 Step 1: Open any Office application like Word or Excel.

 Step 2: In the application click on the "File" tab in the upper-left corner. 

Step 3: From the drop-down menu select "Account" or "Help" depending on what you see. 

Step 4: Look for an option that reads "Change Product Key" and click on it. 

Step 5: A new window will open. Here you are normally supposed to enter your product key. However since you don't have one simply close this window. 

Step 6: Next disconnect your internet connection to prevent any interference with the activation process. 

Step 7: Now you need to run a script to activate Office 2019 on your computer. Open Notepad and paste the following script into it:
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@echo off title Microsoft Office 2016 Activator - simpLINnovation&cls&echo.&echo ****************************************************************************&echo Microsoft Office 2016 Activator for FREE without any software!&echo Lintang Wisesa&echo simpLINnovation(c)2018 &echo.&echo.****************************************************************************&echo.&echo #This project is using KMS server.&echo.&echo #Supported products:&echo - Microsoft Office Standard 2016&echo - Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016&echo.&(if exist "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office16\ospp.vbs" cd /d "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office16")&(if exist "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office16\ospp.vbs" cd /d "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office16")&(for /f %%x in ('dir /b ..\root\Licenses16\proplusvl_kms*.xrm-ms') do cscript ospp.vbs /inslic:"..\root\Licenses16\%%x" >nul)&(for /f %%x in ('dir /b ..\root\Licenses16\proplusvl_mak*.xrm-ms') do cscript ospp.vbs /inslic:"..\root\Licenses16\%%x" >nul)&echo.&echo ****************************************************************************&echo Activating your Microsoft Office...&echo.&cscript //nologo ospp.vbs /unpkey:WFG99 >nul&cscript //nologo ospp.vbs /unpkey:DRTFM >nul&cscript //nologo ospp.vbs /unpkey:BTDRB >nul&cscript //nologo ospp.vbs /unpkey:CPQVG >nul&cscript //nologo ospp.vbs /inpkey:XQNVK-8JYDB-WJ9W3-YJ8YR-WFG99 >nul&set i=1 :server if %i%==1 set KMS_Sev=kms7.MSGuides.com if %i%==2 set KMS_Sev=kms8.MSGuides.com if %i%==3 set KMS_Sev=kms9.MSGuides.com if %i%==4 goto notsupported cscript //nologo ospp.vbs /sethst:%KMS_Sev% >nul&echo ****************************************************************************&echo. cscript //nologo ospp.vbs /act | find /i "successful" && (echo.&echo ****************************************************************************&echo.&echo #Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lintangbagus&echo #Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lintang_Wisesa&echo #GitHub: https://github.com/LintangWisesa&echo #Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lintangbagus&echo #Contact me at lintangwisesa@ymail.com&echo.&echo ****************************************************************************&echo.&choice /n /c YN /m "Done. Wanna see my project on YouTube [y/n]?" & if errorlevel 2 exit) || (echo The connection to my KMS server failed! Trying to connect to another one... & echo Please wait... & echo. & echo. & set /a i+=1 & goto server) explorer "https://www.youtube.com/user/lintangbagus"&goto halt :notsupported echo.&echo ***************************************************************************=&echo Sorry! Your version is not supported.&echo Please try installing the latest version! :halt pause {codeBox}

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Step 8: Save this Notepad file as a .cmd file. To do this click "File" > "Save As" and then save it as "office2019.cmd". 

Step 9: Run the cmd file as administrator by right-clicking the file and choosing "Run as administrator".

 Step 10: Wait for the script to run completely. Once it's done you can reconnect your internet and restart your Office application. 

Now your Microsoft Office 2019 should be activated and ready to use without the need for a product key. 

Activating Microsoft Office 2016 without a Product Key

You can activate Microsoft Office 2016 without a product key just like Office 2019. Follow these steps:

  1. Open an Office app like Word or Excel.
  2. Click "File" at the top left.
  3. Choose "Account" or "Help."
  4. Find "Change Product Key" and click it.
  5. Close the window asking for the key.
  6. Disconnect from the internet.
  7. Use Notepad to paste a specific script.
  8. Save it as "office2016.cmd" and run as an admin.
  9. Wait for it to finish then reconnect to the internet.

Now your Microsoft Office 2016 should work without a key. Remember this is only for learning and not for illegal stuff. It's best to buy the software to support the developers.

Sometimes activation might have issues. Here are some solutions:

  • If the key isn’t working check it properly.
  • If you've used the key too many times try other ways.
  • If it still won’t activate restart your computer or contact Microsoft.

Instead of free keys consider these legal options:

  • Use Microsoft's free trials.
  • Students and teachers might get Office for less or free from schools.
  • Try open-source programs like LibreOffice.

Activating Office without a key can be done but be careful. Real software is safer and better. Check our website for more help on Office activation and other things you might need. Get the right tools for success!


Please note that this method is only for educational purposes and should not be used for illegal activities. Remember that supporting the developers by buying the product is always the best course of action.