Step by Step Set Up of Office 365

Installing and setting up Office 365 is a simple process that you can follow on your own. Bust should you experience any difficulties while doing this do not hesitate to Contact Us for assistance, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Purchase a subscription

Visit the Office 365 website (www.office.com) and choose a subscription plan that suits your needs. Select the number of licenses and the duration of your subscription. Complete the purchase process.

Create a Microsoft account

If you don’t already have one, go to the Microsoft account sign-up page (signup.live.com) and create a new account. Remember to use a valid email address.

Access the Office 365 portal

Once you have a Microsoft account, go to www.office.com and sign in using your credentials.

Download Office 365

After signing in, you will be redirected to the Office 365 portal. Click on the “Install Office” button. If you have multiple licenses, choose the number of licenses you want to assign to yourself.

Choose your installation options

You will be presented with different installation options. By default, the recommended option is to install the full Office suite. If you want to customize the installation, click on “Customize” and select the specific apps and features you want to install.

Start the installation

Click on the “Install” button, and the installation package will begin downloading. The download time may vary depending on your internet connection speed.

Install Office 365

Once the download is complete, run the installation package. You may be asked to grant permissions or enter your computer’s administrator credentials. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Sign in to Office 365

After the installation is complete, launch any Office application such as Word or Excel. You will be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. Enter your email and password to sign in.

Activate Office 365

Upon signing in, Office 365 will automatically activate your license. This process requires an internet connection. Once activated, you can start using the Office applications.

Set up additional devices

If you have multiple devices, you can install and activate Office 365 on each of them. To do this, sign in to each device using your Microsoft account, and follow the steps 4 to 9.

Configure Office 365 settings

After installation, you can customize your Office 365 settings according to your preferences. This includes adjusting the default save locations, enabling or disabling features, and setting up email accounts if you’re using Outlook.

That’s it! You have successfully installed and set up Office 365 on your computer. You can now start using the various Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, among others. Did you experience any challenges? Reach out to us for support!