Share via

Activate 1-month free microsoft 365

Peter Norman 20 Reputation points
2026-02-16T11:15:15.34+00:00

Trying to activate free microsoft 365 when setting up my new laptop but I just get a 'Payment Challenge' window and then nothing.....

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
0 comments No comments
{count} votes

Answer accepted by question author
  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-16T11:15:32.5266667+00:00
    AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn more

    To activate a 1-month free trial of Microsoft 365, you should follow these steps:

    1. Go to the Microsoft 365 Products site.
    2. Select the plan you want, such as Microsoft 365 Business Standard, and scroll down to select Try free for 1 month.
    3. Follow the prompts to set up your account.

    If you encounter a 'Payment Challenge' window, it may be due to issues with your billing information. Ensure that you have entered valid payment details, as a billing account is automatically created when you start a free trial. If the issue persists, you may need to check your payment method or contact Microsoft support for assistance.

    Additionally, make sure that you are using the correct version of Office that corresponds with your subscription plan, as this can also affect activation.

    0 comments No comments

1 additional answer

Sort by: Most helpful
  1. Stefan Blom 334.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-16T11:19:23.37+00:00

    Is this a prepaid subscription provided by the PC manufacturer? In that case, go to the manufacturer's support site and look for information on how to activate.

    0 comments No comments

Your answer

Answers can be marked as 'Accepted' by the question author and 'Recommended' by moderators, which helps users know the answer solved the author's problem.