Tutorial — How to Activate Your Microsoft License Through the Activation Portal

Hello! Below is the step-by-step guide to activate your license through Microsoft’s official activation portal.

1. Access the Official Portal

Open the link below in your browser:

https://visualsupport.microsoft.com/

This is Microsoft’s Product Activation Portal. Microsoft states that access to the portal is done through this address and that it can be used for Microsoft product activation.

2. Confirm the Captcha

When you open the page, a security verification may appear.

Follow these steps:

• Check the Captcha box
• Wait for the validation
• Click Proceed to Sign In

3. Sign in to Your Microsoft Account

Sign in with your Microsoft account.

It can be:

• A personal account, such as Outlook, Hotmail, or Live
• A work or school account, if requested

Then click Next.

4. Follow the On-Screen Instructions

After signing in, the portal will guide you through the activation process.

Follow the steps displayed on the screen until the activation is completed.

If the system asks for a product key, enter the key exactly as it was sent to you, respecting letters, numbers, and hyphens.

Common product key format:

XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

5. Confirm Activation on Your Computer

To activate/check Windows

On your computer, follow this path:

Start > Settings > System > Activation

On Windows 10, it may also appear as:

Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation

Microsoft recommends checking the activation status in this Windows section.

To activate/check Office

Open an Office program, such as Word or Excel.

Then go to:

File > Account

Check whether it appears as Product Activated.

Microsoft states that when opening an Office application that is not activated, the system may request sign-in or display the activation wizard.

6. If an Activation Error Appears

If any error message appears, please send the following information to our support team:

• A photo or screenshot of the full screen
• Order number
• Email used for activation
• Product you are trying to activate

With this information, we will be able to guide you more accurately.