Install the Microsoft 365 Apps on Desktop

Microsoft 365 for Business Standard and Premium accounts can install the Microsoft 365 apps on up to five desktop computers, five tablets, and five mobile devices.

If you're unsure which type of account you have, check with your administrator.

Install the Microsoft 365 Apps

The Microsoft 365 apps, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneDrive, are bundled in an installer that can be downloaded from your account dashboard.

1. Navigate to microsoft365.com and sign in.
2. From your account dashboard, click "Install and more" then "Install Microsoft 365 apps" from the dropdown. This will open the "My Account" portal.
3. On the "My Account" page, under "Office Apps & Devices", click "Install Office" to download the installer.
4. Run the installer. If prompted, allow it to make changes to your computer.
5. This will install the full suite of Microsoft 365 apps. Click "Close" when complete.
6. Some apps, such as Outlook and OneDrive, may require you to sign in or add your account before they can be used.

Activate

You must activate the Microsoft 356 desktop apps before they can be used.

1. Open any Microsoft 365 app, Word, Excel, Outlook, or other.
2. An activation popup will open to "Get Started" (activate). Click "Sign in or create account" and sign in.
3. Click "Yes, all apps" when prompted to "Automatically sign in to all desktop apps".
4. Click "Close" to close the activation popup.