Microsoft 365 delivers the power of cloud productivity to business of all sizes, helping save time, money, and free up valued resources. The Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans combine the familiar Microsoft Office desktop suite with cloud-based versions of Microsoft's next-generation communications and collaboration services (including Office for the web, Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft SharePoint Online) to help users be productive from virtually anywhere through the Internet.
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In order to help our students, faculty, and staff prepare for success, we’re providing Microsoft 365 software to you free of charge. You will now be able to work in the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and much more. You can install your Office 365 software on up to 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus 5 tablets (including iPad!) as well as 5 phones. Personal files can be saved online in OneDrive so it can be accessed no matter which device is being used.
For details about elgibility for Staff please see this KB Article,
To get your Office 365 software, follow these simple steps:
1. Visit go.illinois.edu/office365
2. Enter your full University email address. You will be redirected to the Urbana campus page.
You will need your netID@illinois.edu email address and netID password to sign in. If you don’t have your login information or have trouble, contact the Technology Services Help Desk for assistance.
3. Enter your password and complete the 2 Factor authentication if required.
4. Look at the lefthand side menu. Find Apps at the bottom and click there.
5. In the Pop up menu that opens look to the top and click on All apps
6. In the upper right of the page that opens, click on Install apps
7. In the Drop down click on the first option labelled: Microsoft 365 apps
8. In the window that opens you should be on the My account tab, if you are not, please click on My account in the left hand menu
9. In the box labelled Office apps & devices Click install office
Detailed instructions can be found here. This may also be helpful, Office 365 FAQ article.