Install Office apps on all devices

Okay, you've set up Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and now you can require users to install individual Office applications on their Mac, PC, or mobile devices. This is something your users should do to be part of the front lines and help protect the org against attack.

Watch: Install Office apps

For all members of the organization, the Microsoft Office apps can be found on the Start menu. If you don't see them, each user must install them.

Have them perform the following:

  1. Go to https://office.com, and sign in using your work account.
  2. Select Install Office > Microsoft 365 apps > Run , and then select Yes.
  3. The Office apps are installed. The process might take several minutes. When it completes, select Close.
  4. To install Microsoft Teams, go to the office.com page, and then choose Teams.
  5. Get the Windows app, and then select Run. Teams displays a prompt when installation is complete.

Set up mobile devices for Microsoft 365 Business Premium users

Use the following instructions to install Office on an iPhone or an Android phone. After you follow these steps, your work files created in Office apps will be protected by Microsoft 365 for business.

The example is for Outlook, but applies tp any other Office apps you want to install.

Watch a short video on how to set up Office apps on iOS devices with Microsoft 365 for business.

If you found this video helpful, check out the complete training series for small businesses and those new to Microsoft 365.

Go to App store, and in the search field type in Microsoft Outlook.

Go to the iPhone App Store.

Tap the cloud icon to install Outlook.

Tap the cloud icon to install Outlook.

When the installation is done, tap the Open button to open Outlook and then tap Get Started.

Screenshot of Outlook with Get Started button.

Enter your work email address on the Add Email Account screen > Add Account, and then enter your Microsoft 365 for business credentials > Sign in.

Sign in to your work account.

If your organization is protecting files in apps, you'll see a dialog stating that your organization is now protecting the data in the app and you need to restart the app to continue to use it. Tap OK and close Outlook.

Screenshot that shows your organization is now protecting your Outlook app.

Locate Outlook on the iPhone, and restart it. When prompted, enter a PIN and verify it. Outlook on your iPhone is now ready to be used.

Set a PIN to access your organization's data.

Follow these links for additional information on how to:

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Set up protection for unmanaged devices.