Request to Transfer Microsoft Home & Student License

Question

Dear Microsoft Support,

I have two Microsoft accounts linked to my email address, Moderator note: personal info removed@yahoo.co.uk. One is a yearly subscription to Microsoft 365, and the other is Microsoft Home & Student (one-time purchase).

I would like to maintain the Microsoft yearly subscription under my email address. However, I am looking to transfer the Microsoft Home & Student license to my son’s account: Moderator note: personal info removed@gmail.com.

Would it be possible for you to assist me with this?

Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

Dear @Anthony Lopes,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft 365 Q&A forum. I understand that you would like to transfer your one-time purchase of Microsoft Office Home & Student from your current account to your son’s email address while keeping your Microsoft 365 subscription active. I know how important it is to manage your family's software licenses efficiently. 

I must be honest regarding the technical of Microsoft accounts: according to official policy, one-time purchase licenses (like Home & Student) cannot be transferred between different Microsoft accounts once they have been redeemed. These licenses are permanently linked to the account used during the initial setup. 

For more details, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation: Transfer your Office license to another device or another person - Microsoft Support 

As a forum moderator, I do not have the administrative tools to move licenses between accounts manually. This type of request requires verification from a specialized team. 

Recommended next steps 
Step 1: Contact Microsoft Support Directly 

Although the standard policy is that licenses are non-transferable, Microsoft support staff can assist in exceptional cases (if eligible) or explain your situation in detail, so you understand. 

• Visit the Contact Us - Microsoft Support 
• Select Office 365 > Get support at home. Type "License transfer" and select Contact support at the bottom. Select Microsoft 365 and Office, then select questions about Billing and Account Profile. 

Step 2: Alternative: Use the License on Your Son's Device 

If the transfer is not granted, your son can still use the software on his computer: 

• On your son's computer, sign in to Microsoft account using ******@yahoo.co.uk account. 
• Install Office Home & Student. 
• Once installed, he can sign in to the individual Office apps (Word, Excel) using his own @gmail.com account to save his documents to his own OneDrive. 

If you find managing separate licenses difficult, you might consider upgrading your personal Microsoft 365 subscription to a Family plan. This allows you to share all premium benefits with up to five other people (including your son) on their own separate accounts. 

I apologize for the inconvenience of this policy. I am referring you to the direct support channel because they are the only ones with the authority to review account-level billing and license movements. 

I hope this clarifies the current situation and makes it easier for you to articulate your request. Please let me know if you have any further questions.  

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Answer 2

Transferring a Microsoft Home & Student license to another account is not typically supported. Microsoft licenses for one-time purchases, like Home & Student, are usually tied to the original account used for purchase and cannot be transferred to a different account.

For your situation, you may want to consider contacting Microsoft Support directly for assistance, as they might provide specific options or guidance based on your accounts. However, maintaining your Microsoft 365 subscription under your email while attempting to transfer the Home & Student license may not be feasible due to the licensing policies.