Learn how to activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office on your device. Find troubleshooting tips for common activation errors and product keys.

Learn how to access SharePoint, a browser-based app for online collaboration and document management, through your web browser. Find out how to check your subscription, troubleshoot issues, and get training for SharePoint.

Learn how to change or update your email password in Outlook for Windows if you forgot it or need to reset it. Find instructions for Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, and third-party providers.

Learn how to change your file open preference to open links to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files in the Office desktop apps instead of the web apps. This feature works for files stored on OneDrive or SharePoint and requires Microsoft 365 subscription.

Learn how to activate Windows 11 using a digital license or a product key. Find out how to check your activation status, link your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot activation issues.

Learn how to find your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. The recovery key can be attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.

Find out how to get help for Microsoft 365 products and services, depending on your subscription type and product version. Chat or request a call back from a technical support expert, or use the search box, the community forum, or the Microsoft Store for more information.

Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent for Microsoft 365, Office, Windows, Xbox, Surface, and more. Sign in to get personalized help and access live chat with a Microsoft specialist.

Learn how to access your Hotmail or Outlook.com email account with your Microsoft Account password. Find troubleshooting tips, service status, and contact information if you have problems signing in.

A message that is encrypted by Microsoft 365 Message Encryption is delivered to a recipient’s inbox just like any other email message. If the recipient has an Microsoft 365 email account and new Outlook, they'll see an alert about the item's restricted permissions in the Reading pane.