Find your Windows product key - Microsoft Support
Locate your product key for Windows 10 or Windows 11. Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Contact Us - Microsoft Support
More support options. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
How your PC gaming account relates to your Microsoft Store account
The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account.
Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams
Report a scam. If you feel like you’ve been the target of a technical support scam, you can help Microsoft stop cybercriminals by reporting it. Learn more about avoiding technical support scams.
Using product keys with Office - Microsoft Support
Instead, for Microsoft 365, Office 2021, Office 2019 and Office 2016, you can view the Microsoft account that Office belongs to. This account takes the place of your product key and can be used to reinstall Office from the Microsoft account, Services & subscriptions page and to activate Office.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, InfoPath 2013
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.
Receive Remote Assistance Support from Microsoft
Remote Assistance Support from Microsoft allows a Microsoft support professional in another location to view your computer screen and work on your computer over a secured connection. Protect yourself from tech support scams. Before clicking 'I accept', review the: Agreement for Microsoft Services. Microsoft Software License Terms.
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Restore from a system restore point. Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.
How to sign in to a Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, use our guided tool below to help you find the correct solution. Use your Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft services like Windows, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Skype, Outlook, and Xbox Live.
Applies To:
Microsoft 365 for home, Outlook.com, Microsoft 365 for Mac, Microsoft 365 for Windows, Microsoft account dashboard, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows