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crack activate Office on mac with license file

Note

For every body who using Win10/11 with new Office that you need to know:

to active Office without crack, just follow https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script,

you wiil only need to run

irm https://massgrave.dev/ias | iex

in PowerShell

Step By Step:

  • Right-click on the Windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).
  • Copy-paste the below code and press enter
  • irm https://massgrave.dev/ias | iex
  • You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions.
  • That's all.


The Legacy Archived Content:

Note: This method will not keep update for macOS

[Archived] Activate MS Office 2019/2016 for macOS - Microsoft_Office_2019_VL_Serializer

Office 2019 above

2019-06-03

Note that Office2019 DO NOT support activate via simple copy/paste plist license file which is the simplest way to activate Office 2016. Fortunately, you can also use the VL Serializer tool, just install Office 2019 and Serializer, then run Serializer to activate.

Ref

Activation Step

  1. DO NOT RUN OFFICE APP AFTER INSTALLED, but just install Office 2019 for macOS, choose one of this

    or install via brew:

    brew cask install microsoft-office
  2. manual download and install Microsoft_Office_2019_VL_Serializer.pkg

  3. run Microsoft_Office_2019_VL_Serializer and it will automatic activate Office 2019

  4. open the office app, completed.

Note

If you alaways been asked for 'Sign in' and still requires activation, please try to remove Office license files on a Mac. Here is the official download link for Microsoft_Office_License_Removal tool. (thanks for @lidroider's comment)

The Serializer.pkg in this gist is signature by Microsoft Corporation Official. To check it, you can see details in this comment (2019-08-21)

Office 2016 16.11 for macOS VL2 license

2018-04-25

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Activation Step

  1. install Office2016 for mac with Office Suite Install, but DO NOT RUN OFFICE AFTER INSTALLED

    or install via brew:

    # brew cask install microsoft-office  # this point to Office 2019 now
    # install last office 2016 version below
    brew cask install https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/raw/538c7cf34c085e3bb4fdac36f6370ded87930036/Casks/microsoft-office.rb
  2. copy license file com.microsoft.office.licensingV2.plist to Preferences

    # md5(com.microsoft.office.licensingV2.plist) = a8f1283303838b4d3bd943775e463239
    cp com.microsoft.office.licensingV2.plist /Library/Preferences/
    
    # or download it in library by command line
    curl -sSL https://gist.githubusercontent.com/zthxxx/9ddc171d00df98cbf8b4b0d8469ce90a/raw/com.microsoft.office.licensingV2.plist -o /Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.office.licensingV2.plist
  3. run the office app, completed.

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@viknedus
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This worked! DAMN! Thanks man!

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ghost commented Mar 2, 2022

Thanks bro. dope

@sophada
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sophada commented Mar 6, 2022

Thank you

@Dragules
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Dragules commented Mar 7, 2022

where do I find the serializer after installing?

@3rfaan
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3rfaan commented Mar 7, 2022

where do I find the serializer after installing?

Same question here...

@JonnyTech
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It is not an app - the package simply inserts the appropriate serials into your office installation.

@xpund
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xpund commented Mar 12, 2022

In MacOS Monterey 12.2.1 (maybe on older versions) need use command:
brew install --cask microsoft-office

@staffnetDev
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staffnetDev commented Mar 17, 2022

It works perfectly, the first time I didn't validate the lic, a simple restart of my macbook and that's it
Screen Shot 2022-03-17 at 6 36 44 PM

@Pranoy1c
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Pranoy1c commented Apr 3, 2022

I had to do it twice. The second time it worked. I didn't have to restart. Probably doing it twice made it work without restart. Thanks.

@Alimuzammi
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@Dragules
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ok so first I install Microsoft office and the serializer, right? I think I installed a serializer 3 times before Microsoft office, so how do I delete the previous ones?

@Jonnynaomi
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Mine is stuck on running package scripts ??? Please help

@staffnetDev
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I think the guidance is very clear. Not that. It means that each work environment is the same. It worked well for me. First install the. Microsoft office version after that I didn't open any office packages. Followed by that install the license checker. After that restart my Macbook and everything is fine. That's how I remember it. I would have to read the guide again to help them

@lukejaywalk
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Guys, none of the offered solutions works for me :/

I'm doing a fresh install after using the official Microsoft License Removal tools and manually removing Microsoft leftover license files from the Library folders. Every time I install the included serializer, it asks me to login into my MS account once I launch any of the apps in the bundle. There's no way to skip or close the login screen. When I block all outgoing connections, it takes me to the next step, the app welcome screen, but in the read-only mode due to lack of proper activation.

I'm using Monterey 12.3.1 on MacBook Air M1. The version I'm installing is Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac LTSC v16.59 VL. I've repeated the process about a hundred times.

What to do now? :(

@mikethewolf83
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Well I can´t get this to work...neither 2019 or 2016...just keep asking to login with a Microsoft account.

@WB199927
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Amazing job you did, I actually dll the Microsoft_Office_2019_VL_Serializer.pkg first and the installed the software, and it works perfectly, it does ask me to logon, but It also says that I can skip it, which I did. then I tested if I could open a new file and typed a test and saved it to my mac, and it works perfectly. I have not tested if I could open a file already created in office, but if that fails I can always just use the online office pack which is free for everyone, you just need a microsoft login which is free. So all is well, and a huge thank you for your amazing work.

@NesarAhmedKhan
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Where do I get Office 2019 for M1 macOS? Sorry for this silly question. I'm kinda new to Mac.

@kshitij98-Cpp
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Guys i tested this, even u have Microsoft word installed already and been using it before. Then the Microsoft_Office_2019_VL_Serializer will work perfectly.

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ghost commented May 22, 2022

hi all , is it possible to install it on ipad pro m1 ? if yes how can i do ? many thanks in advance for any help. Regards

@shndwy
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shndwy commented May 23, 2022

hey, thank you for this! it's my first time using mac so i was scared at first. i haven't installed any of the microsoft app before so i downloaded everything from here. then i waited until the download is complete and followed the instruction. when i opened the microsoft app, it asked me to login but i skipped it. i tried to make a new document and save it on my mac, it worked just fine. hopefully, it will stay that way for a while

@yakatyansh
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Works on my M1 Air.....Thank you so much buddy

@governor22
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governor22 commented Jun 1, 2022

@iAnisdev
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Brew formula is brew install --cask microsoft-office

@paulm17
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paulm17 commented Jun 30, 2022

Thank you. This worked for me also.

@sunnyinspired
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After several attempts - installing and uninstalling (You can imagine how stressful it is, even had to buy an uninstaller), I was finally able to get it working.
I was using the wrong version of Office.

Sincere appreciation for this guidance!

@arachule
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arachule commented Jul 2, 2022

Hello, I just want to ask something. It is a weird situation.I bought a new m.2 drive and just installed Monterey on that drive. After installation, I used the restore option to take my data from the old drive. It was still mounted to the system. Restore process completed successfully. After restoring, all programs worked just like before but Office. I uninstalled office completely and installed it several times nothing changed. I was using LTCS 2021 on the old drive before and It was working seamlessly. on the New drive licence just gone , so ı tried to uninstall and install again , I installed 2019 version and tried to activate it , all the same , There is no error when installing volume seriliaser . It says 'ıt is installed successfully' but It takes no effect on activation.

@mbicl
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mbicl commented Jul 6, 2022

I installed serializer, but I can't find it.

@md-abdul-halim-rafi
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I had to use brew install --cask microsoft-office instead of brew cask install microsoft-office to make is work.

@Clealth
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Clealth commented Jul 17, 2022

I installed serializer, but I can't find it.

You don't need to. Just Install and restart your mac.

@Clealth
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Clealth commented Jul 17, 2022

Thank you, this worked. Would the activation be affected if office is updated?

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