[Solved]How to Transfer Office 365 to New Computer

Tracy King updated on Sep 19, 2024 to PC Transfer | How-to Articles

If you are trying to transfer Office 365 to new computer, you are in the right place. This article provides two methods to teach you how to transfer Office 365 to new computer with the product key.

"I am getting a new Desktop Computer. I have purchased Office 365 - how do I transfer it to my new computer ?"

As we know, transferring files from old pc to a new one is quite an easy operation. But moving program is another matter that relates to activating Office 365 on a new PC. Sounds a bit complicated? Don't worry. EaseUS is here to help you. We recommend the third party software - EaseUS Todo PCTrans and a manually moving method for solving such a problem.

How to Transfer Office 365 to A New Computer

Before starting the migration process, there is some information you need to know:

  • 🚩1. Check your Office 365 subscription type. Office 365 provides personal, home, and business subscriptions. The personal subscription plan allows you to install the app on one PC, and the home subscription lets you install it on five PCs. If you are using the personal edition, you need to transfer the Office 365 license to the new computer.
  • 🚩2. Remember your product key. You have to input the product key to activate Office 365 after the transfer process.

Then, you can start to transfer it to a new computer. Read on to find out how.

Method 1. Automatically Transfer Office 365 to a New Computer

Can I transfer my Office 365 to a new computer? The answer is yes. There is a reliable data migration tool for you. EaseUS Todo PCTrans can give you a hand, which allows you to move what you want to a new device. It can transfer data of all kinds of data to a new device. It can transfer files between PCs, and even large files can be moved without hassle. In addition, it can move programs to another device as long as they are under the same network. To satisfy your needs, you can move the Microsoft app to the target PC without installation, change the Adobe install location, and more.

🔎Guide 1. Transfer Office 365 to Your New PC:

Follow the guide below to transfer your Office 365:

Step 1. Run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both PCs

Download EaseUS Todo PCTrans and you will be in the PC to PC interface.

Step 2. Choose transfer direction - Old or New Computer

"This is New PC" - Transfer all data from remote old computer to current new computer.

"This is Old PC" - Transfer all data from current old device to a new computer.

Step 3. Connect two computers

1. Select your target PC to connect via its IP address or device name and click "Connect".

2. Enter the login password of your target PC and click "OK" to confirm.

If you didn't see the target PC in the listed devices, you can also click "Add PC" to manually connect the target PC by inputting its IP address or device name.

Step 4. Select apps, programs, and software and transfer to the target computer

1. You can select and choose what you want to transfer from the current computer to the target PC.

2. After selecting desired applications and programs, click "Transfer" to start the transferring process.

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🔎Guide 2. Re-activate Office 365 After Migration.

Here are some suggestions to help you view the product key, or you can use the "Product Key" feature of EaseUS Todo PCTrans.

1. Check your Microsoft Office Account.

  • Go to the online Microsoft Office store and visit the Microsoft website. Log in to your account.
  • Install from a disc > I have a disc > View product key

2. Find your email address.

  • Microsoft Office store: Generally, if you have bought a product from the Microsoft store, they have already issued a digital receipt that contains install information. You can find the product key in it unless you have not deleted the email.
  • Physical store: If you get an Office app from the physical store, you can check the packaging or original disc to search for a card or label with the product key.

3. Find the product key in your Microsoft online store.

If you can not find a digital receipt or physical card, please turn to the online store to retrieve it.

  • View Microsoft Store> Sign in your account > Order History > Click "Install Office" and then "Hi. Let's get your Office".

After that, you can run your Office 365 on new devices and complete activation.

Method 2. Manually Transfer Office 365 to A New Computer

If you get the Office 365 home subscription, there is no need to transfer Office 365 license to a new computer. But if you have the a personal subscription, you have to uninstall the office on the old computer.

Step 1. Deactivate Office 365 installation.

  • Visit the Microsoft Office website and log in to your Office account.
  • Install information section > installed & activated Office 365 > installed section > click deactivate

  • After deactivating from the old PC, the next step is to install Office 365 and activate the license on another computer.

Step 2. Install & activate Office 365 on a new PC.

  • Visit the Microsoft Office website. Now, click your account and then click My Account.
  • In the "Install" section, click the "Install" button to download the Office 365.
  • A few seconds later, you can see a setup.exe file is downloading. Then the setup window will pop, the installer will automatically install Office 365 on your PC.

  • When it asks for a product key to activate your Office 365, you should enter the product key.

After that, you can use Microsoft Office 365 on your new PC.

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Conclusion

The whole article focused on how to transfer Office 365 to a new computer. You can choose to perform the task automatically or manually. Thanks to the third-party software, Office 365 transfer to the new computer, even the other programs, can not become a hindrance for users.