🔓 Step 3: Enter the Confirmation ID to Complete Activation
To convert an IID to a CID, you must first generate the IID. Here is how to reach that screen in modern versions of Microsoft Office.
The transition from a Microsoft Office Installation ID (IID) Confirmation ID (CID)
To obtain a Confirmation ID, follow these steps: microsoft office installation id to confirmation id
What (Windows or Mac) are you currently using?
Once you have your Installation ID, you can convert it into a Confirmation ID using one of two methods: the official phone system or the online self-service portal. Method 1: The Automated Phone System
Once you obtain your Confirmation ID via the web portal, apply it by typing: cscript ospp.vbs /actcid:YOUR_CONFIRMATION_ID_HERE Error: "Verification Failed" or "Invalid ID" 🔓 Step 3: Enter the Confirmation ID to
Once your IID is generated, select one of the following methods to convert it into a Confirmation ID.
VAMT is a free, official Microsoft tool designed to centrally manage product keys and activations for Windows and Office across a network. It is ideal for activating multiple machines that are isolated from the internet.
Your software is now permanently activated. You can confirm this by navigating back to , where the status should now read "Product Activated" . ⚠️ Troubleshooting Common Errors Once you have your Installation ID, you can
If the automated system struggles to recognize your voice:
If the prompt closes automatically or you are configuring an unattended deployment, use the Office Software Protection Platform script:
Type or paste the 68-digit sequentially from block A through block H .
For advanced users who prefer command line activation, you can use the Software Licensing Management Tool: