Why choose it
Home and work with Outlook 2021
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Home & Business 2021
Perpetual ESD licence for one PC or Mac, with Outlook plus Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Outlook included
Mail, calendar and contacts with desktop Outlook.
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PC or Mac
For Windows and macOS supported for Office 2021.
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Email in minutes
Key and instructions after payment.
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Microsoft portal
Activate at setup.office.com and install from office.com.
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Professionals
When you need Outlook without moving to Microsoft 365.
System requirements
Compatibility and technical requirements
Approximate values from Microsoft documentation; always check the latest requirements before installing.
Processor
Windows: at least 1.6 GHz dual-core. Mac: Intel or Apple Silicon compatible with a supported macOS (where the SKU is PC/Mac).
Operating system
Windows 10/11; macOS versions supported by Microsoft for the indicated suite.
Memory (RAM)
At least 4 GB recommended for desktop apps; more for large files or advanced features.
Disk space
Typically at least 4 GB free for a desktop install; check Microsoft’s official requirements.
How it works
Three steps to get started
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Order and payment
Add the product to your cart and complete secure checkout with the available methods. You receive an order confirmation as shown at checkout.
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Digital delivery
We email the product key and instructions, usually within minutes after payment approval.
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Activation
Redeem the code at setup.office.com, link the licence to your Microsoft account and install the apps from office.com.
FAQ
Answers before you buy
Difference vs Home & Student?
Home & Business adds Outlook to the three core apps.
Is it perpetual?
Yes—one-time ESD licence, not a Microsoft 365 subscription.
PC and Mac?
This page covers PC/Mac as titled; follow Microsoft’s steps for your platform.
How do I activate?
setup.office.com with the emailed key, then install from office.com.
Do I get 1 TB OneDrive?
Not with this perpetual edition. For cloud and continuous updates consider Microsoft 365.