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Downloading M365 Products

1. Visit the Microsoft 365 website:
   • Go to microsoft365.com.
   • Sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.
2. Download the apps:
   • Click on Install apps in the top right corner.
   • Select the apps you want to install, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the apps

For iOS (iPhone and iPad):

1. Open the App Store:
   • Search for the Microsoft 365 apps you need (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
   • Tap Get to download and install each app.
2. Sign in:
   • Open the app and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.

For Android:

1. Open the Google Play Store:
   • Search for the Microsoft 365 apps you need (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
   • Tap Install to download and install each app.
2. Sign in:
   • Open the app and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.

For Linux:

1. Use the web app:
   • Go to in your web browser.
   • Sign in with your Microsoft 365 account to use Teams directly from your browser

Additional Tips:

• Stay updated: Ensure your apps are always up-to-date to access the latest features and security updates.
• Use the same account: Sign in with the same Microsoft 365 account on all devices to sync your data and settings.

Accessing your Email in Outlook

On Your Browser:

• Go toand sign in via Okta. 
• Search for Microsoft 365 Portal or find it under Tools -> University Tools.
• Click on the Microsoft 365 Portal link. 
• Navigate to the app menu and click Outlook to access your inbox. 
• Click the calendar icon on the left sidebar to access your calendar. 
   

From Your Desktop:

• Download and install Outlook on your computer.
• Open Outlook from the Start menu or desktop. 
• Set up your account by following the prompts. 
   

From Your Mobile Devices

iPhone Apple App:

• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Scroll down and tap Mail.
• Tap Accounts.
• Select Add Account.
• Choose Microsoft Exchange.
• Enter your Outlook email address and a description for the account, then tap Next.
  • You can add a description of the account here as well.
• Tap Sign In
  • Go through our SSO and enter your password and tap Sign In or Next.
• The Mail app may request certain permissions; tap Accept.
• Choose the services you want to sync with your iPhone (Mail, Contacts, Calendars, etc.) and tap Save.
   

Android Gmail App: 

• Open the Gmail app on your Android device.
• Tap your Profile picture in the top right corner.
• Select Add another account.
• Choose Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
• Enter your Outlook email address and tap Next.Tap Sign In
  • Go through our SSO and enter your password and tap Sign In or Next.
• Follow any additional prompts to complete the setup.
   

App Comparison Chart

Check out these guides to help you better understand the side-by-side comparisons between applications:

• Google Slides to Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Docs to Microsoft Word
• Google Sheets to Microsoft Excel
• Google Forms to Microsoft Forms
• Gmail to Microsoft Outlook

If you are using a Google product in a certain way, or using a certain Google App that does not have a direct replacement in Microsoft, please reach out to supportdesk@iit.edu to work with us in the transition.