Are you a regular user of Microsoft Office products?
Or an occasional one?
Its pathetic when you are in the middle of something, isnt it?
Being a technical support engineer, I had to solve this issue quite a lot.
I will provide you with the quickest methods to fix this irritating prompt problem.
without further ado, lets dive in.
You canregister for Microsoft 365using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, or any Office utility.
But Office 365 may fail to register the license at times.
So, why am I seeing Office 365 Sorry were having some temporary server problem error?
Corrupted Microsoft Office files or misarranged internet tweaks are some of the other possible reasons too.
Here are the solutions for MS Office 365 app activation error:
1. find out if this works for you.
Heres how you might do this:
Now attempt to activate the license verification.
look to see if the problem is resolved.
If not, move to the next one.
So, sometimes, people face the temporary issue because of this.
You should shut down the Windows Firewall that is enabled by default.
Sometimes, logging out of the Office system & then sign-back in sort out the activation error.
If the above steps are still fruitless, follow the next solution to get the fix.
you might try this method to deal with the Office 365 activations temporary server issues.
After successfully, logging in, try activating Microsoft 365 again.
This time it should work like a charm.
However, if the result doesnt click out, disabling two-step verification can solve the activation issue.
Keep reading to learn how to do this.
Disable Two-Factor Authentication
Enabling two-factor authentication in Microsoft accounts is highly recommended for adding an additional layer of security.
Here are the steps to turn off 2FA:
Launch Microsoft Office and enter the activation key.
But we forget to look to see if there is an easier way to patch up the issue.
Once I had toclear CMOS to reset BIOS& after hopping into Windows, I launched Rainbow Six Siege.
But both Steam and Ubisoft Connect failed to launch.
Because the year was 2019.
After correcting the date & timezone all was smooth.
Like those gaming clients, an incorrect time zone can also cause MS 365 activation problems.
It can fix many issues or at least tell you how to fix them.
All it’s crucial that you do:
Open Microsoft Office and test whether the problem disappears.
If not, keep moving to the next ones.
Repair Microsoft Office Apps
As mentioned above, corrupted Office files can cause issues with the activation.
Luckily it’s possible for you to repair Office apps from Control Panel.
It can take some time, so take a drink of coffee in the meantime.
After the repair, retry the activation.
If the corrupted files get fixed, it definitely should patch up the issue.
After completing the process, quit Edge & loop back and try to activate the Office app.
Microsoft team will help you to get over your situation.
But sometimes it takes longer than you think.
So, have patience.
FAQs
How to update Office 365?
Launch the Office app you want to update.
tap on theFilefrom the top left ribbon when you are on a blank page.
SelectAccountfrom the bottom left side.
On the right side, you will findOffice Updates.
Click onUpdate Options& selectUpdate Nowto update the Office app.
How to Uninstall an Office 365 app?
Click onUninstallto complete the process.
Will you lose your files if you uninstall Office 365?
Uninstalling Office 365 wont remove any files or workbooks you created using the app on your gear.
Whoever reads this article, I wish you solve the problem by following the troubleshooting suggestions.
Let me know if you have solved your issue.
Besides, if you have further questions, drop them in the comment box.
