END OF SUPPORT
Prepare your environment now for the end of extended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019. After October 14, 2025, we’ll no longer provide security updates. Upgrade to Microsoft 365 to avoid security risks and supercharge your productivity.
WHY UPGRADE
Get enhanced features and security
Upgrade to Microsoft 365 to keep using your favorite productivity apps without interruption—while getting more built-in features and stronger security.
Stay organized across devices
Review, edit, analyze, and present documents from your desktop or Windows, Apple®, or Android™ devices.
Access your files from anywhere
Save your documents and files with 1 TB of cloud storage per person.
Accomplish more together
View, edit, and share with coauthoring in apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Protect what matters most
Stay safer online with security that’s always on guard and working for you across all your devices.
PRICING
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Discover features that support productivity and security—from anywhere
Powerful apps
Access the latest features and collaborate in real time from virtually anywhere while sharing documents across apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Secure cloud storage
Keep your files stored securely, up to date, and accessible across devices with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage.
AI assistant
Boost productivity and unlock creativity with Microsoft Copilot—your everyday AI companion.
Easy subscription
Simplify and reduce costs with Microsoft 365—consolidate email, cloud storage, and productivity apps into a single integrated solution.
Productivity on the go
No internet? No problem. Microsoft 365 desktop apps can be used offline for up to 30 days at a time.
Apps across devices
Use a single license to access Microsoft 365 on up to five computers, tablets, or mobile devices.
Email protection
Get access to email while helping to protect it from threats like phishing, spam, and malware.
Security updates
Microsoft 365 continuously improves with monthly updates and never goes out of support, helping keep you secure and up to date.
Secure and easy access
Enhance security and streamline access with multifactor authentication—safeguarding your data while making sign-ins faster and easier.
EXPLORE MICROSOFT 365
Get the tools you need to do your best work
Learn more about Microsoft 365 and discover what’s possible for business or for home.
RESOURCES
Prepare to make your move
Explore resources to help you get ready for Office 2016 and Office 2019 end of support. We’re committed to easing your transition.
Help kickstart your upgrade
Find out about the best upgrade paths for Office suites, servers, and standalones facing end of support and how to make a smooth transition to Microsoft 365.
Get ready for end of support
As Office 2016 and Office 2019 approach end of support, Microsoft is committed to helping you prepare. Get started today.
Upgrade to Windows 11
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and Copilot+ PCs for security by default. Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- Office 2016 and Office 2019 will no longer receive important security updates and Microsoft customer service will be unable to provide Office technical support after October 14, 2025. While the software will continue to function, to continue receiving security updates and help keep your data safer, it's important to move to the latest productivity software such as Microsoft 365. Learn more about Microsoft 365 for business or home.
- Office 2016 and 2019 include apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, but no new features have been added since their release. Microsoft 365 provides the latest versions, plus other benefits—including online storage with OneDrive, added security, and coauthoring capabilities. It works on PCs, Macs, tablets, and mobile devices, stays up to date, and is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Learn more about business or personal and family subscriptions.
- See system requirements for compatible versions of Windows and macOS, and other feature requirements.
- Once installed, desktop versions of apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint work offline, but internet access is required for installation, activation, updates, and managing Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Accessing OneDrive files requires an internet connection unless you use the OneDrive desktop app. Stay online regularly for updates; after 31 days offline, apps enter reduced functionality mode, allowing only viewing and printing. To reactivate your productivity apps, reconnect to the internet.
- After October 14, 2025, PCs running Windows 10 will still function, but Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, feature updates, or security updates or fixes. To avoid performance, reliability, and security issues, we recommend upgrading to Windows 11 and consider subscribing to Microsoft 365 today. Learn more and view related timelines.
- Yes, documents that you’ve created belong fully to you.
With Microsoft 365, you can store files online on OneDrive or locally on your PC or Mac. If your subscription ends, you can still access and download your OneDrive files by signing in with your Microsoft account. However, you’ll lose the additional storage that comes with your subscription, so if you exceed the free limit you'll need to either store your files elsewhere or purchase additional OneDrive storage. - Yes. While Microsoft 365 offers the best collaboration experience, others can view and edit your files for free using Office for the web.
- Yes, each user can access Microsoft 365 on up to five computers, tablets, or mobile devices.
- The cloud refers to web-based computing services hosted off-site by a third party. With cloud-based services like Microsoft 365, your IT infrastructure is hosted and maintained by a third party off-site, rather than on a server at your home or business. Common examples include web-based email, mobile banking, and online photo storage. Cloud services are accessible from virtually anywhere with an internet connection on a PC, tablet, or mobile device.
- [1]Once your paid subscription begins, cancellation policies vary based on your status as a new customer, product, and domain selections on Microsoft. Learn more. Cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription any time by going to the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a subscription is canceled, all associated data will be deleted. Learn more about data retention, deletion, and destruction in Microsoft 365.
- [2]After your one-month free trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert to a 12-month paid subscription, and you’ll be charged the applicable subscription fee. Cancel anytime during your free trial to stop future charges. A credit card is required to sign up. Learn more.
- [3]Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.
- [4]AI features are only available to the subscription owner and cannot be shared. Usage limits apply. Learn more.
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