Your First-Day Quick Reference
Overview
Welcome aboard. This page is your one-stop checklist for getting set up on day one. Each item links to a full guide. Work through it top to bottom and you will be ready to go by lunch.
Before You Begin
- Your welcome email from HR with your work email address.
- The temporary password your manager gave you (you will change it on first sign-in).
- Your phone, charged and within reach.
- A list of any questions to ask your manager or IT.
Steps
- Sign in to your new computer. Follow Log Into Your New Windows 11 Computer. This is the foundation for everything else.
- Change your temporary password. When prompted, choose a strong passphrase you have never used before.
- Set up multi-factor authentication. Install Microsoft Authenticator on your phone and follow Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication with Microsoft Authenticator.
- Install your apps. Follow Install Microsoft 365 Apps on Your Computer to get Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Set up email on your phone. Follow Set Up Email on Your Phone.
- Back up your files. Follow Set Up OneDrive on Your Windows PC so your work files are protected from day one.
- Connect to office Wi-Fi. If you are on-site, follow Connect to Your Office Wi-Fi.
- Bookmark the help desk. Save https://support.bostonmit.com in your browser. This is where you submit tickets.
- Meet your team in Teams. Open Microsoft Teams and accept any chat or meeting invitations.
Troubleshooting
- If you do not have a welcome email yet: check with your manager or HR. IT cannot create your accounts without an HR ticket.
- If you forgot the temporary password: ask your manager to request a reset. Do not share passwords by email or chat.
- If something on this list does not apply to your role: skip it and move on. Your manager will tell you about any role-specific tools.
Related Articles
Need More Help?
Submit a ticket at support.bostonmit.com or email support@bostonmit.com.