Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account
To redeem a Microsoft gift card, Xbox download code or token, select Redeem code below, sign in, and enter or paste the code or token value. Redeem Code. Tip: If you bought the wrong code, please contact the retailer.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Send and receive text messages from your PC - Microsoft Support
If you haven't already set up messages, do the following: On your PC, in the Phone Link, select Messages. To start a new conversation, select New message. Enter the name or phone number of a contact. Select the person you want to send a message to.
How to use Remote Desktop - Microsoft Support
Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.
Find out which Surface model you have - Microsoft Support
The easiest way to find which Surface model you have is to use the Surface app. It shows the model name of your Surface device and each Surface accessory. Note: When signed in to the Surface app, you can see information for other Surface devices that you've also signed in to. Open the Surface app.
Get help with a digital code or gift card | Xbox Support
If you’re unable to read all 25 characters of your digital code, you’ll need to request a replacement code by contacting aka.ms/contactxboxsupport. When you contact support, make sure to provide the proof of purchase, the serial number, and a picture of the damaged code.
Phone Link requirements and setup - Microsoft Support
If you see a list of Android devices, choose the one you wish to pair with Phone Link to access your favorite apps, respond to texts, make calls, view photos, and more from your PC. Grant permissions on the Link to Windows app on your Android device. You are all set to use Phone Link.
How to redeem gift cards and codes | Xbox Support
How to redeem a code on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Store. Press the View button to open the side menu, and then select Redeem. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
Request a refund for digital games | Xbox Support
If you pre-ordered a game and want to cancel, you can do so up to 10 days before the game launches at: Order history. After this time, you may be billed, and you’ll need to request a refund to cancel your order. For more info about digital game pre-orders, see: Pre-order Xbox digital games in the Microsoft Store.
Where to enter your Office product key - Microsoft Support
If your purchase of Office or Microsoft 365 came with a product key, you enter your product key on one of the websites listed below for your product. After you enter your key, you can download and install Office, or you can renew your Microsoft 365 subscription. Tip: Get tech expertise with Business Assist.
Applies To: Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Office 2019 for Mac, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business
How to set up and test microphones in Windows
In Input, select the microphone that you want to test. In Input settings, look at Input volume while speaking into the microphone. If the bar moves while you speak, your microphone is working properly. If don't see the bar moving, go to Test your microphone and select Start test.