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Try Microsoft 365 for free

Get a free trial and you’ll have access to premium features, more cloud storage and advanced security for your data and devices.
After your 1-month free trial, Microsoft 365 Family is R1 299,00 per year. Credit card required. Cancel at any time to stop future charges.1
Microsoft 365 apps, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Defender, OneDrive, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Clipchamp.
  • For one to six people.

  • Use up to five devices simultaneously.

  • Works on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets2

  • Up to 6 TB of cloud storage (1 TB per person).

Premium value included

Everything you need to achieve more in less time.
Microsoft 365 runs on a Surface laptop, a tablet and a mobile phone, examples of the devices that support Microsoft 365 apps and services.

Free Microsoft 365 trial across your devices

Download and install Office apps for free and use on up to five devices at the same time. Review, edit, analyse and present your documents from your desktop to your PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Android phone and tablet.2

Introducing Microsoft Defender and Clipchamp

Safeguard your personal data and devices with Microsoft Defender,3,4 an easy-to-use app. Get alerts and helpful security tips to keep you and your family safer online. With Clipchamp, easily make creative videos for any occasion.5
Microsoft Defender and Clipchamp, apps available exclusively with Microsoft 365.

Achieve more in less time

Microsoft 365 includes powerful productivity and security apps to help you to accomplish your goals faster.

Top Questions

  • Office 2021 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs. However, there are no upgrade options, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you'll have to buy it at full price.

    Microsoft 365 is a subscription that includes the most collaborative, up-to-date features in one seamless, integrated experience. Microsoft 365 includes the robust Office desktop apps that you’re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint and Excel. You also get extra online storage and cloud-connected features that let you collaborate on files in real time. With a subscription, you’ll always have the latest features, fixes and security updates, along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. You can choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly or yearly basis, and the Microsoft 365 Family plan lets you share your subscription with your family for up to six people, and use your apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets and phones.

  • Microsoft 365 is compatible with PC, Mac, Android and iOS. See system requirements for compatible versions of your devices, and for other feature requirements.
  • No. Microsoft 365’s applications are tailored for each platform and each operating system. The applications available for Mac users and the specific features included may be different from those available for PC users. With Microsoft 365, you can be flexible. With your account, you are not limited to exclusively Mac or exclusively PC, so you can transition across devices.
  • Yes. Documents that you have created belong fully to you. You can choose to store them online on OneDrive or locally on your PC or Mac.
  • Internet access is required to install and activate all the latest releases of apps and services included in all Microsoft 365 subscription plans. Note that if you are an existing subscriber, you do not need to reinstall or purchase another subscription.

    For Microsoft 365 plans, Internet access is also needed to manage your subscription account, for example to install Office apps on other PCs or to change billing options. Internet access is also required to access documents stored on OneDrive, unless you install the OneDrive desktop app.

    You should also connect to the Internet regularly to keep your version of Microsoft 365 up to date and to benefit from automatic upgrades. If you do not connect to the Internet at least every 31 days, your apps will go into reduced functionality mode, which means that you can view or print your documents but cannot edit the documents or create new ones. To reactivate your apps, simply reconnect to the Internet.

    You do not need to be connected to the internet to use the Office apps, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, because the apps are fully installed on your computer.

  • Your Microsoft account is the combination of an email address and password that you use to sign in to services like OneDrive, Xbox LIVE and Outlook.com. If you use any of these services, you already have a Microsoft account that you can use, or you can create a new account. Learn more about a Microsoft account.

    As part of signing up for a trial or purchasing Microsoft 365, you will be prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account. You must be signed in with this account to install and manage your Microsoft 365 subscription, or to use some subscription benefits, including Cloud storage.

  • You can share Microsoft 365 Family with five other people, for a total of six users. Microsoft 365 Personal can be used by one person.
  • If you have an active Microsoft 365 Family subscription, you can share it with up to five other people. Each person you share your subscription with can install Microsoft 365 on all their devices and sign in to five devices at the same time.

    To add someone to your subscription, visit https://account.microsoft.com and follow the on-screen instructions to add a user. Each person you add will receive an email with the steps they need to follow. Once they have accepted and completed the steps, their information, including the installs they are using, will appear on their My Account page. You can stop sharing your subscription with someone or remove a device they are using at https://account.microsoft.com.

  • Visit this page to learn more about free apps.
  • Microsoft Defender is a cross-device security app that helps individuals and families protect their data and devices, and stay safer online with malware protection, real-time security notifications and security tips.
  • Microsoft Defender is a new cross-device app that helps people and families stay safer online. Microsoft Defender adds new features and a simplified, user interface. Microsoft Defender also brings valuable device protection to iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, with malware protection, web protection, real-time security notifications and security tips.3, 4 Microsoft Defender is available in the Apple, Google and Microsoft app stores and requires a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription to use.

    Windows Security, formerly known as Windows Defender Security Centre, is built-in security on Windows PCs to protect your device and data. Windows Security is pre-installed and automatically enabled. Windows Security includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus software that protects your Windows device and data against viruses, ransomware, trojans and other malware unless non-Microsoft Antivirus software is active.
  • A free in-browser video editing platform designed to make video creation accessible for everyone.
  • Features and app availability may vary by region.
  • [1] You can cancel online by visiting the Microsoft Account site. Sign in with the Microsoft account that you used to buy your subscription, and then turn off recurring billing. Then, your subscription will automatically expire when your remaining subscription time is up. For details, see “How to cancel your Microsoft subscription” at the Microsoft Support site.
  • [2] iOS and Android require separate app installation. 
  • [3] App available as a separate download. 
  • [4] Microsoft Defender is not available in selected markets, availability varies by platform; app available as a separate download
  • [5] App available as separate download; must accept Clipchamp terms of service and privacy policy.
  • [6] OneDrive files can be recovered for up to 30 days after malicious attacks, file corruption or accidental deletes and edits.
  • [7] The security features apply to customers who have an @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com or @msn.com email address.
  • iTunes, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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