Get Microsoft 365 for free: Try THESE simple methods

Microsoft 365 offers some of the most innovative apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which hold great potential for work, school, and personal use.

Unlike the tools provided by Google, however, Microsoft 365 applications require a subscription. But worry not; Gadinsider has got your back!

Below are two different ways you can get these apps for free without having to spend a single penny.

Method 1: Use your student or educator status

Students and teachers with a school email account are eligible for free Microsoft 365 apps, how to do that is outlined below.

1. Go to Microsoft 365 Education website (https://www.office.com/).
2. Enter your school email address then click Sign up.
3. Microsoft would verify your email address and grant access in an instant.

Method 2: How to use free versions of Microsoft 365 apps

Not a student or teacher? No problem! You can also use free Microsoft 365 apps with all of its great benefits. It's just limited. Here's how to get it:

1. Go to the Microsoft 365 website (https://www.office.com/).
2. Click Sign up for the free version.
3. Type an email address and sign in.
4. Click on the Services & subscriptions tab.
5. Scroll down, and click Use Microsoft 365 for the web.

What to expect from Microsoft 365 free versions

The free, web-based versions of Microsoft 365 apps provide users with limited features, but they're still useful for most people. The only catch is that you can't use it offline. But with a stable internet connection, you would be able to use it with no worries.