Many companies provide Microsoft 365 as an employee benefit. Also, nonprofits can get free or heavily discounted Microsoft 365 through Microsoft’s Nonprofit Program.

A fake key disconnects you from Microsoft’s update servers. You miss security patches, new features, and OneDrive integration — essentially, you lose the core benefits of Microsoft 365.

Before diving into “free install” methods, let’s clarify what Office 365 Family actually is. Renamed Microsoft 365 Family in 2020, this subscription includes:

A legitimate subscription costs around $99.99/year or $9.99/month. The “Family” plan allows sharing with up to 5 additional people (6 total).