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crack activate Office on mac with license file

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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.

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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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@jonson336
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Really helpful guide — made the Windows activation process so much easier to follow! 💻

Just wanted to add a quick tip from my own experience — I recently purchased a genuine Windows key from SoftwareCaster.com, and everything worked flawlessly. They’re now an authorized Microsoft partner, so I felt confident about the purchase.

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Hopefully, this helps someone else looking for a secure and affordable way to activate Windows! 🔑

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@taylor681
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Used SoftwareCaster for legit Windows & Office keys — fast and reliable.

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freya491 commented May 3, 2025

Just got my Microsoft Office 2024 key from https://softwarecaster.com — 100% legit and super fast delivery. Use code WIN40 for a 40% discount!

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I’ve been using pirated software for years (not proud of it), but recently decided to go legit. Found https://softwarecaster.com/ while browsing forums, and it’s honestly the best deal out there. With the code WIN40, I got a 40% discount on Windows 11 Pro. Fast delivery, genuine key, and peace of mind. Worth every penny.

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Just helped a client set up a new workstation and bought all the software from https://softwarecaster.com/. Used the WIN40 discount code and saved a ton. The client was happy, and the keys activated without any trouble. I’ll be using this source again.

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I had no idea you could get genuine Windows and Office keys at such low prices! Bought from SoftwareCaster, used promo code WIN40 and got 40% off. Key was delivered instantly to my email — honestly didn’t expect it to be this smooth.

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