Should you need to change the licensing info (email username and password) for Office 2016 for Mac, take the following steps. Note: this only applies to Office 2016, not Office 2011.


  • Using the web browser of your choice, download this small file.
  • Locate the file you just downloaded. Most often it will be in your Downloads folder. If you didn't download it using Safari, it will likely be a Zip file, which you will need to double-click to "unzip." See the screenshot below.
  • Press and hold the control key on your keyboard
  • Click on the "ActivationTroubleshooter" icon.
  • Choose "Open"

  • You'll see the following message. Click Open 

  • The program will run (likely without a message of any kind, though you may see an error about Office365Service closing).
  • Outlook will automatically launch.
  • Manually launch Word or Excel.
  • Create a new document and you should be prompted to log into Office 365.

  • Sign in using your Microsoft Office 365 Account (your username is your email address). 

  • When prompted, select "Work Account"

  • Enter your email password when prompted and click sign in.

  • You should be all set!


If you continue to be prompted to sign in, please reference this document.