Install and access Microsoft 365 apps
This article explains how to download and install Microsoft 365 apps on a personal device and how to access Microsoft 365 apps on the web. It also explains how Microsoft 365 is provided on CSU-owned or department-issued devices.
Affiliation: Students, Faculty, Staff
Prerequisites
- A valid Microsoft 365 subscription
- Reliable internet access
Download and install Microsoft 365 apps
Follow these steps to install Microsoft 365 apps on your personal computer.
- *Open* your web browser (such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox).
- *Go to* the Microsoft 365 home page.
- *Sign in* using your NetID email address and password.
- *Select* the Install Office option in the upper-right corner.
- *Choose* Office 365 apps from the drop-down menu.
- *Follow* the on-screen instructions to download the installer.
- *Open* the installer once the download finishes.
- *Complete* the installation by following the prompts.
Access Microsoft 365 apps on the web
You can use Microsoft 365 apps directly in a web browser without installing software.
- *Open* your web browser.
- *Go to* the Microsoft 365 web portal.
- *Sign in* using your Microsoft account email address and password.
- *Select* an app icon to begin:
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Outlook for email
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Word for documents
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Excel for spreadsheets
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PowerPoint for presentations
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OneNote for notes
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Teams for collaboration
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OneDrive for cloud storage
CSU-owned or department-issued devices
Microsoft 365 is installed differently on CSU-owned or department-issued computers.
- Faculty and staff may install Microsoft 365 on up to five personal computers.
- CSU-owned devices use a separate installation process.
- *Contact* your college or department IT staff for assistance with CSU-owned computers.
Outcome
After completing these steps, you can install Microsoft 365 apps on a personal device or access Microsoft 365 apps on the web using your CSU account.