I work at a business with several desktops running Windows 10 and Office 365, but they don't have internet access. Recently, Office stopped working, stating that the activation key is invalid. Is there a way to activate Office without connecting the computer to the internet, like using my phone's hotspot?
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Both Office 365 and Office 2021 have online activation requirements. In some cases, you might also try activating via phone or volume licensing if applicable for your installation. It's a classic Microsoft move, needing internet just to confirm it's offline! 😂
You can use your phone to share its internet connection with your desktop via WiFi or a USB hotspot. This is a quick workaround to activate Office if you need it to work right away.
Check out resources on how to call to activate Microsoft Office. Sometimes, you might get a temporary solution through that route if you really can’t get online.
Office 365 generally requires internet access for activation checks. If your organization has a tech support team, they should ideally handle this. Otherwise, using your phone as a hotspot might be your best bet.
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