CALS - Microsoft 365 Install Instructions


Introduction 

Microsoft 365 is available to CALS Faculty/Staff for installation on up to five personal computers and five mobile devices. 

For VT-owned computers in CALS please install Office 2019 Pro Plus from Network Software instead of Microsoft 365. 

Notes

It is recommended to uninstall any installations of Microsoft Office prior to installing Microsoft 365. 

Instructions

Installing Microsoft 365

  1. In a web browser go to http://my.office365.vt.edu/ 
  2. When prompted for a user name, enter your Virginia Tech email address.
    1. Example: joe_user@vt.edu 
  3. Enter your Virginia Tech account and password.
  4. In the upper right corner, click on Install Office, and then Microsoft 365 apps. 
  5. The setup application will download automatically.
  6. After the file has downloaded, double-click the file to start the installation. 
  7. Click Accept and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 

Installing Microsoft 365 On Your Mobile Device

  1. From the device you wish to install on, go to http://my.office365.vt.edu/ 
  2. When prompted for a user name, enter your Virginia Tech email address.
    1. Example: joe_user@vt.edu
  3. Enter your Virginia Tech account and password.
  4. In the upper right corner, click on Install Office, and then Other install options.
  5. Follow the instructions under Get Office on your phone or tablet. 

Managing Your Microsoft 365 Licenses

If you have reached your limit of 5 licenses, you can remove devices by:

  1. In a web browser go to http://my.office365.vt.edu/ 
  2. When prompted for a user name, enter your Virginia Tech email address.
    1. Example: joe_user@vt.edu 
  3. Enter your Virginia Tech account and password.  
  4. In the upper right corner, click on Install Office, and then Other install options. 
  5. Under Office apps & devices click on View apps and Devices.
  6. Click on arrow labelled Devices to see a list of devices Microsoft 365 is installed on.
  7. In the device list click Sign Out next to the device to deactivate the Microsoft 365 license and make it available for use on another computer.                                                                                                                     

       O365 Device List