Microsoft 365 (previously known as Office 365) is an online suite of applications which includes office productivity, email, file storage, collaboration tools, and other specialist applications.
How do I install Microsoft 365 on a Windows or Mac computer
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Students – Windows/Mac computer
- Log in to your StudentMail.
- Make sure your browser window is expanded or in full screen mode or the Microsoft 365 apps launcher will be hard to navigate.
- Click on the grid icon and select the More Apps option. Click Install Apps in the top right hand corner, then Microsoft 365 apps > Install Office. Alternately, log in to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps directly and click the Install apps button in the top right of the page.
- Follow the prompts to save and install the software.
- Activate your Microsoft 365 by signing in with your student email address when prompted after opening one of the applications.
You can use Microsoft 365 on your own computers and devices free of charge while you are studying at the University of Otago. Once you've completed the course enrolment declaration and have received your student email address you will be able to download and install Microsoft 365 on up to five of your personal devices.
Staff – personal Windows/Mac computers
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Log in to Microsoft 365 online on your personal computer using your University credentials.
- Use the web version, or install the apps as below:
- Once signed via your University credentials, click on Install and More on the right-hand side.
- From there you should be able to install the apps on your personal device.