No. The installer file itself is free to download, but you must possess a valid product key or Microsoft 365 subscription to activate and use the software.

An solves this problem. It allows you to download the entire installation package once and deploy it on any computer without needing an internet connection during the setup process.

Open as an administrator and navigate to your folder: cd C:\ODT Use code with caution. Execute the download command: setup.exe /download configuration.xml Use code with caution.

: Eliminates errors caused by dropped internet connections. How to Download the Official Office Offline Installer

Sign in with the Microsoft account or corporate credentials linked to your Office license.

Once the download is complete, you have your offline installer. The Office folder contains all the files you will ever need.

setup.exe /configure config.xml

This allows for customized installations (e.g., excluding certain apps like Publisher or Access) via XML configuration files. 💡 Important Requirements Use the Office offline installer - Microsoft Support

setup.exe /download config.xml

Run the following command to download the files: setup.exe /download configuration.xml

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You cannot use a 2019 offline installer to install Office 2021. The version must match your product key or Microsoft 365 subscription exactly.

Connect the PC to the internet briefly after installation, open any Office app (like Word), sign into your Microsoft account, or enter your product key.