Product Introduction

Microsoft 365 Personal is a subscription service that includes classic Office components such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneDrive cloud services. It enables users to create, share, and edit content anytime, anywhere. In addition, you can receive free updates every month and always stay up-to-date for one person to use, with a maximum of 5 devices available for simultaneous use. Get a personal account with 1 TB of OneDrive space for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets.

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Price difference

We see that the price of Microsoft 365 Personal Edition is 39 RMB per month.

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Educational discounts

Microsoft 365 Education Discount Official Website Address: https://www.microsoft.com/zh-cn/microsoft-365/college-student-pricing

University students can receive Microsoft 365 Personal Edition for only RMB 18.00 per month.

After confirming that you are a student of a university, you can receive Microsoft 365 Personal Edition for only RMB 18.00 per month. Relevant terms must be followed.

Terms and conditions:

• [1] It must beFormal educational institutions of colleges and universitiesFull time and part-time students registered in China, andhereVerify your registration. You need to pay a monthly fee for the payment method required for registration, unless you cancel the registration. Student status is requiredRe validate every 12 monthsOnce, to continue enjoying discounted prices. If you are no longer eligible or do not re verify your student status, the price will increase to the full monthly price at that time. Student pricing may be terminated or changed at any time. We will notify you before any price changes occur.
• [2] Can be accessed throughMicrosoft Account WebsiteCancel online. Log in with the Microsoft account you used to purchase subscriptions, and then turn off recurring billing. The subscription will automatically terminate after the remaining subscription time ends. For detailed information, please refer toMicrosoft Support WebsiteofHow to unsubscribe from Microsoft subscription”Part of it.

Application process

We need to register an Outlook account on the Microsoft official website because we are opening Microsoft 365 Personal Edition services for our own Microsoft account. Therefore, before certifying our educational qualifications, we need to register our Microsoft account first, http://outlook.com/ Alternatively, after opening Office.com, click on register. As the registration process is simple, it will not be demonstrated here.

We open it https://www.microsoft.com/zh-cn/microsoft-365/college-student-pricing Scroll down to the bottom of the education discount page and click on the registration button shown below.

You will be redirected to the qualification authentication page. As shown in the following figure:

Using your student identity:

For academic identity verification, the definition of “school” throughout the verification process includes “schools, universities, colleges, technology/science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) schools, and other academic schools”. We need to use the American edu education email for authentication here, because Microsoft is a product from the United States, so the recognition of American universities is the first.

Because our American edu education email is compliant with Microsoft certification requirements, simply click on itI have a school email accountTo authenticate, fill in your American university edu email and click on verify.

Verification successful

We open itThe high-end edu education email inbox in the United States received a message from Microsoft with the title “[Microsoft Academic Verification] Confirming Academic IdentityThe confirmation email.

You are receiving this email because you have recently passedMicrosoft Academic VerificationThe service has submitted a verification request. If you have not submitted an email to this program, please ignore this email.

To complete your academic status verification, please click on the link below. Please use this link within 5 days, otherwise it will automatically expire.
After clicking the link, your verification status will be confirmed and you will be returned to the website.

We click on the navigation of the email content to:complete verificationJust promptcongratulations! Your academic identity verification has been successful.

Discounted prices

We can see that the previous price of 39 yuan per month has been adjusted to 18 yuan per month through our high-end edu education email in the United States.

common problem

What Microsoft 365 plans are included in this offer?

This offer is a student discount for Microsoft 365 Personal Edition. It includes advanced versions of Office applications such as Word, 1 TB of cloud storage, and advanced security for computers, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Am I eligible for this discount?

Full time and part-time students registered in formal educational institutions of colleges and universities are eligible to purchase this product/service.

What verification methods do you accept?

You can confirm your student identity by providing your school email account, registration details, school account, international student ID, verification code, or proof documents (such as a dated student ID, current progress report, dated course schedule, or admission letter).

What changes will happen to my account after graduation?

This is a special offer for college students whose identity has been verified last year. We will remind you to re verify your eligibility and extend your discount period. If you no longer meet the eligibility criteria, the price will increase to the full monthly price at that time.

Do I need internet access to use Microsoft 365?

Installing and activating all the latest versions of apps and services included in all Microsoft 365 subscription plans requires internet access. Please note that if you have already subscribed, there is no need to reinstall or purchase other subscriptions. For Microsoft 365 plans, managing subscription accounts also requires internet access, such as installing Office apps on other PCs or changing billing options. Accessing files stored on OneDrive also requires internet access, unless the OneDrive desktop app is installed In addition, regular internet connections should be made to maintain the latest Microsoft 365 version and complete automatic upgrades. You should connect to the Internet at least once every 31 days. If you don’t do so, the application will enter reduced functionality mode, which means you can view or print documents, but you cannot edit or create new documents. To reactivate the application, simply reconnect to the internet. You can use Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without connecting to the internet, as all of these applications are already installed on your computer.

What is a Microsoft account?

Why do I need this account for Microsoft 365? A Microsoft account is a combination of an email address and password that can be used to log in to services such as OneDrive, Xbox LIVE, and Outlook. com. If you can use any of these services, you can already use a Microsoft account or create a new account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts. During the process of registering for the trial version or purchasing Microsoft 365, the system will prompt you to log in with a Microsoft account. You must log in with this account to install and manage your Microsoft 365 subscription, or enjoy certain subscription benefits, including cloud storage space.

What is the difference between Office 2021 (one-time purchase) and Microsoft 365 (subscription)?

Office 2021 is a one-time purchase product, which means that only one upfront investment is needed to obtain Office applications for one computer. The one-time purchase product is suitable for both PC and Mac. But it does not include an upgrade option, meaning that if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you must purchase it at full price. The Microsoft 365 subscription includes the latest collaboration features, providing a complete and smooth operating experience. Microsoft 365 includes powerful Office desktop applications that you are familiar with, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. You can also obtain online storage and cloud connection functions to achieve real-time collaborative file processing. After subscribing, you can permanently use the latest features, patches, security updates, and continuous technical support at no additional cost. You can choose monthly or annual payment subscriptions, and the Microsoft 365 Home plan allows you to share subscriptions with your family, up to 6 people, and use apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.