How to download the Microsoft 365 apps package and access apps on the web

Description: This article provides step-by-step instructions for downloading the Microsoft 365 (M365) apps package and accessing each app on the web.

Prerequisites:

A valid Microsoft 365 subscription
Internet access

Steps to download the Microsoft 365 apps package

Open your web browser:
- Launch your preferred web browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 portal:
- In the address bar, type https://www.microsoft365.com/ and press Enter.
Sign in to your Microsoft account:
- Enter your NetID email address and password.
- Click Sign in.
Go to the Install Office page:
- On the Microsoft 365 home page, click on Install Office in the upper right corner.
- Select Office 365 apps from the drop down menu.
Download and install the apps:
- Follow the on-screen instructions to download the installer.
- Once downloaded, open the installer and follow the prompts to install the Microsoft 365 apps on your device.

Accessing Microsoft 365 apps on the web

Open your web browser:
- Launch your preferred web browser.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 portal:
- In the address bar, type https://www.office.com and press Enter.
Sign in to your Microsoft account:
- Enter your Microsoft account email address and password.
- Click Sign in.
Access individual apps:
- Outlook: Click on the Outlook icon to access your email.
- Word: Click on the Word icon to create and edit documents.
- Excel: Click on the Excel icon to create and edit spreadsheets.
- PowerPoint: Click on the PowerPoint icon to create and edit presentations.
- OneNote: Click on the OneNote icon to create and manage notes.
- Teams: Click on the Teams icon to collaborate with your team.
- OneDrive: Click on the OneDrive icon to access your cloud storage.

What about CSU owned or department issued devices?

If you are a faculty or staff member, you can install this software on up to five personal computers. A different mechanism is in place for CSU-owned computers to be configured with Microsoft Office. Please work with your college or department IT staff to set that up.

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