Microsoft 365 users with eligible accounts can download and install apps such as the Microsoft Office suite.

Have you tried Microsoft 365 on the web?

Most Microsoft Office tasks can also be done using the web apps!

Before You Begin

Microsoft 365 resources are blocked on the Guest (utguest) network. If you are on campus wifi, you must be on the utexas network in order to sign into Microsoft 365.
If you are using a University-owned computer, you may need administrator privileges to install programs, or these apps may already be installed. If this applies to you, please contact your department's IT support team for assistance.

Installation (Windows/macOS)

In a web browser, navigate to https://office365.austin.utexas.edu/ and select Office 365 Portal.
Sign in with your UT EID and password when prompted. You may also be presented with a DUO multi-factor authentication authentication prompt.
On the Microsoft 365 page, select Install and more near the top right of the page.
Select Install Microsoft 365 apps.
On the Apps & devices page, choose the application you wish to install from the list (e.g. Install Office) to download the installation file.
Open the installation file that you downloaded and follow the setup wizard to install the apps.
Note

Detailed, step-by-step installation instructions are available via Microsoft: Download and install or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on a PC or Mac
You may be prompted to activate the app(s) when you next run them. For more information, see Activating Your Apps below.

You may install Microsoft 365 apps on your mobile device by scanning the QR code below, or by visiting https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/office-appstore-direct.
QR code to download the Microsoft 365 mobile app

To activate your installation:

Open one of the corresponding apps (e.g. Microsoft Word, if you installed Microsoft Office).
If prompted, review and accept the license agreement.
Enter your primary Microsoft 365 email address (e.g. firstname.lastname@austin.utexas.edu or yourEID@my.utexas.edu) and log in with your UT EID and password when prompted.

If you are prompted to choose between signing in with a Microsoft account or a work or school account, choose work or school account
The product should now be activated.

If you encounter activation issues, please visit Unlicensed Product and activation errors in Office or contact the UT Service Desk.