Microsoft365.com/setup
What’s a Microsoft account, and why do I need it for Microsoft 365?
Your Microsoft account is the combination of an email address and password that you use to sign in to services like OneDrive, Xbox LIVE, and Outlook.com. If you use any of these services, you already have a Microsoft account you can use, or you can create a new account. Learn more about a Microsoft account.
When you sign up for a trial or purchase a Microsoft 365.com/setup subscription, you’ll be prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account. You must be signed in with this account to install and man age your Microsoft 365 subscription, or to use some subscription benefits, including OneDrive storage.
Microsoft 365 benefits
Commitment to accessibility
Microsoft 365 is designed to help people of all abilities be more productive and inclusive from any device.
Stay in touch
Plan a virtual get-together, book club, and more anytime from your phone, tablet, or desktop with Skype.
Premium creative content
Access an extended collection of royalty-free content including templates, stock photos, icons, and fonts.
Ongoing technical support
We’ve got your back with readily available technical support through chat or phone
How do I know if my PC or Mac can run Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and iOS. See system requirements for compatible versions of your devices and for other feature requirements.
Will Microsoft 365 be identical on a PC and on a Mac?
No. Microsoft 365 apps are tailored for each platform and each operating system. The apps available for Mac users and the specific features included may be different from those available for PC users. With Microsoft365.com/setup, you can be flexible. You’re not limited to exclusively Mac or exclusively PC, so you can transition across devices.
Is internet access required for Microsoft 365?
Internet access is required to install and activate all the latest releases of apps and services included in all Microsoft 365 subscription plans. Note that if you’re an existing subscriber, you don’t need to reinstall or purchase another subscription.
For Microsoft 365 plans, Internet access is also needed to manage your subscription account, for example to install Office apps on other PCs or to change billing options. Internet access is also required to access documents stored on OneDrive, unless you install the OneDrive desktop app.
You should also connect to the internet regularly to keep your version of Microsoft 365.com/setup up to date and to get automatic upgrades. If you don’t connect to the internet at least every 31 days, your apps will go into reduced functionality mode, which means you can view or print your documents but can’t edit the documents or create new ones. To reactivate your apps, simply reconnect to the internet.
You don’t need to be connected to the internet to use the Office apps, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, because the apps are fully installed on your computer.