I am trying to re-install OSX onto my second hand MacBook - I need to redeem my OSX purchase on the Mac App store

I need to get the OSX redemption code logged into my App le ID account for the OSX re-install to work.
I cannot log onto the App Store from my MacBook and I have no other Apple devices.
The Mac App Store only allows log on from an OSX device.
My friend is concerned that if I log on to the App Store with my credentials it will corrupt his iMAC (used to run his business) - is this an issue?
If not, when the redemption code is entered, I trust this won't overwrite his existing OSX?
Will this get my MacBook re-istalled once we get the redemption code in?
Thank you very much for helping

I cannot log onto the App Store from my MacBook and I have no other Apple devices.
As long as you're running OS X, 10.6.6 or later, you should be able to.
My friend is concerned that if I log on to the App Store with my credentials it will corrupt his iMAC (used to run his business) - is this an issue?
Absolutely not. He would have to login to your App Store account before anything could possibly happen.
If not, when the redemption code is entered, I trust this won't overwrite his existing OSX?
It won't change his computer any more than logging into your account will change my Mac, or anyone else's.
Will this get my MacBook re-istalled once we get the redemption code in?
You'll have to explain this further. What version of OS X is your Mac running now? What model MacBook do you have?

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