Install Microsoft 365 Apps on Your Computer

Install Microsoft 365 Apps on Your Computer

Install Microsoft 365 Apps on Your Computer

Overview

Microsoft 365 Apps include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Your work account already has a license, so you can install them from the Microsoft 365 portal in a few minutes. This guide covers installation on Windows 11 and macOS.

Before You Begin

  • Your work email address and password.
  • An internet connection. Plan for a 2–3 GB download.
  • About 15 minutes, including install time.
  • Administrator rights are not required on a company-managed computer.

Steps

  1. Open a browser and go to https://www.office.com.
  2. Click Sign in and enter your work email address and password.
  3. Approve the sign-in request in Microsoft Authenticator if prompted.
  4. On the Microsoft 365 home page, click Install apps in the top right.
  5. Choose Microsoft 365 apps. The installer begins downloading.
  6. Open the downloaded file:
    • Windows: double-click OfficeSetup.exe in your Downloads folder.
    • Mac: double-click the .pkg file and follow the prompts.
  7. When the installer says You're all set, close it.
  8. Open Word from your Start menu (Windows) or Launchpad (Mac).
  9. When prompted, sign in with your work email to activate your license.

Troubleshooting

  • If the install fails partway through: restart your computer and run the installer again. Most temporary glitches clear after a reboot.
  • If you see "We can't install at this location": make sure no other Office apps are running. Close Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive, then retry.
  • If you do not see the Install apps button: your account may not have a license assigned. Contact support.
  • If Word opens but says "Unlicensed Product": click File → Account → Sign in and use your work email to activate.
  • If you already had a personal Office install: the work install can run alongside it, but sign each one in with the matching account.

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