How to Install and Activate Microsoft Office on Mac (One-Time Purchase Guide)

Apple Mac users frequently rely on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for seamless collaboration with clients and colleagues. However, subscribing to Microsoft 365 each month or year quickly adds up.

Fortunately, Microsoft offers dedicated standalone versions for macOS under the Office Home & Business for Mac license. With a single, one-time purchase, you get permanent access to native macOS applications fully optimized for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips).

System Compatibility for Office on Mac

Microsoft supports the three most recent versions of macOS. Currently, Office 2024 and 2021 for Mac run seamlessly on:

• macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)
• macOS Sonoma (macOS 14)
• macOS Ventura (macOS 13)

Both Apple Silicon Macs and legacy Intel-based Mac models are fully supported natively.

Step-by-Step Installation on macOS

1. Redeem License: Visit setup.office.com in Safari or Chrome and sign in with your personal or business Microsoft account.
2. Enter Key: Paste your genuine product key received via email from Sterling Shop.
3. Download PKG Installer: Click Install to download the official Microsoft_Office_Installer.pkg package.
4. Run Installer: Double click the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Launch & Sign In: Open Microsoft Word from your Applications or Launchpad folder. Click Sign in to Activate, enter the Microsoft account you linked your key with, and your apps will be activated permanently.