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Microsoft 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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Install Microsoft 365 - mobile device or tablet

Uninstall and re-install Microsoft 365

Students - Windows/Mac computer

  1. Log in to your StudentMail.
  2. Ensure that your browser window is expanded or in full screen mode or the Office 365 button will not be visible.
  3. Click on the grid icon in the top left-hand side of the screen, then select Office 365 on the right of the column.
  4. Select Install Office.
  5. Choose Office 365 apps which will install the entire Office suite.
  6. Follow the prompts to save and install the software.
  7. Activate your Microsoft 365 by signing in with your student email address when prompted after opening one of the Office applications.

Log in to StudentMail

Students: 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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  1. Log in to Microsoft 365 online on your personal computer using your University of Otago credentials.

  2. 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.