How to Access and Install Microsoft Office 365

Overview

This tutorial will guide you through the process of accessing Microsoft Office 365 and installing it on your computer. Office 365 for students is available for both Windows and Mac users.

Requirements

  • You must be enrolled in the current Quarter
  • You must have your Triton Account activated (Know your TritonID and Password)
  • If you are an employee, contact IT Support first to get your license assigned

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Steps

Access Microsoft 365

  1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Office website.Select the Sign In button, located right below the Welcome message
    Microsoft 365 Copilot welcome page with “Sign in” highlighted and “Buy Microsoft 365” below the introductory text.
  2. Enter your full Triton (Student) email address, your current Triton Email password, and then select Sign In

Screen 1: Microsoft sign-in page with the email field filled in and “Next” highlighted. Screen 2: EC password page with “Sign in” highlighted.

Success! You are now signed in. Continue to the next page for instructions on how to install Microsoft 365.

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Install Microsoft 365

  1. Select the “Apps” option on the left-side panel
    Microsoft 365 Copilot interface with “Apps” highlighted in the left menu, a search bar at the top, and “No recent items” in the main panel.
  2. Select the Install Apps drop-down menu in the top-right corner and select Microsoft 365 apps
    Screen 1: Microsoft 365 Apps page with “Install apps” highlighted at the top right. Screen 2: “Install apps” menu with “Microsoft 365 apps” highlighted.
  3. You will be redirected to “My account”; select “Install Office.”
    Microsoft “My account” page on Subscriptions showing “Office apps & devices” with “Install Office” highlighted.
  4. An installer file will be downloaded to your computer. Locate the installer file named OfficeSetup.exe (Mac Users: OfficeSetup.dmg) and open it
    Screenshot showing the downloaded file Office.setup.exe
  5. Office will begin installing on your computer
    The download progress for Microsoft 365 Office downloads that shows after the installer ha been opened.
  6. Once Office has completed its installation, you may close the window and review the newly installed applications by selecting the Start Button or Finder (for Mac Users)
    Microsoft screen that shows the apps have been installed and the
  7. Open Microsoft Word (Or any other Microsoft 365 application)
    Screenshot of the Windows Start menu showing pinned apps, with Microsoft Word highlighted among Edge, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Settings, OneNote, and File Explorer.
  8. You may be prompted to sign in again. Select “Sign in or create account” and sign in with your Triton Account credentials as above. To use the same credentials in all Microsoft 365 applications, select Yes
    Screenshot of a Microsoft prompt asking “Sign in to all apps, websites, and services on this device?” with the “Yes” button highlighted and an option for “No, this app only.”Screenshot of a Microsoft prompt asking “Sign in to all apps, websites, and services on this device?” with the “Yes” button highlighted and an option for “No, this app only.”

Success! Microsoft 365 is now ready to use

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Last Updated: September 29, 2026