Product activation for Windows – online & support telephone numbers (2024)

To activate Windows11 using an internet connection:

As Windows 11will automatically activate if you are connected to the internet, you can confirm your activation status by selecting Start > Settings > System > Activation and looking under Windows.

If online activation fails, first try the activation troubleshooting in ActivateWindows.

To activate Windows11 by phone:

1. SelectStart > Settings > System > Activation.

2. Under Activate Windows Now section, select Activate by Phone.

To activate Windows 10 using an internet connection:

As Windows 10 will automatically activate if you are connected to the internet, you can confirm your activation status by selecting Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation and looking under Windows.

If online activation fails, first try the activation troubleshooting in ActivateWindows 10.

To activate Windows 10 by phone:

1. SelectStart > Settings > Update & Security > Activation.

2. Under Activate Windows Now section, select Activate by Phone.

3. Select your location (or the location nearest to you) from the drop-down list, and then select Next.

4. Call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

5. If you're not able to complete activation successfully, you will be connected to Microsoft support for your region and country.

Or, if you do not have the Activate by Phone option:

1. Press Windows logo key + R, type slui 4 in the Open box, and select OK.

2. Select your location (or the location nearest to you) from the drop-down list, and then select Next.

3. Call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

4. If you're not able to complete activation successfully, you will be connected to Microsoft support for your region and country.

When you begin activation, Windows will try to use your internet connection to activate online. If you have problems activating online or don't have an internet connection, you can activate by phone.

To activate Windows8.1 using an internet connection:

1. Select the Start button , type PC settings, and then select PC settings from the list of results.

2. ChooseActivate Windows.

3. Enter your Windows8.1 product key, select Next, and follow the instructions.

To activate Windows8.1 by phone:

1. Select the Start button , enter PC settings, and then select PC settings from the list of results.

2. Select Activate Windows, and then select Contact customer support for help. Youmay be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.

3. Select your location (or the location nearest to you) from the drop-down list, and then select Next.

4. Call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

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If you're experiencing activation issues, see Why can't I activate Windows and Get help with Windows activation errors.

To activate Windows7 using an internet connection:

1. Select the Start button , right-clickComputer, select Properties, and then select Activate Windows now.

2. If Windows detects an internet connection, select Activate Windows online now. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.

3. Enter your Windows7 product key when prompted, select Next, and then follow the instructions.

To activate Windows7 by phone:

1. Select the Start button , right-click Computer, select Properties, and then select Activate Windows now.

2. ChooseShow me other ways to activate.

3. Enter your Windows7 product key, and then select Next.

4. Select Use the automated phone system. Youmay be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.

5. Select your location (or the location nearest to you) from the drop-down list, and then select Next.

6. Call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

If you're experiencing activation issues, see Why can't I activate Windows and Get help with Windows activation errors.

If you need to activate Microsoft Office, see Activate Office for the PC or Activate Office for Mac.