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Accessing Office 365 E-Mail

OVERVIEW:

The preferred methods for connecting to Office 365 are the Outlook Web Application with a web browser and the Microsoft Outlook clients for Windows and Mac OS. These methods deliver the best level of functionality with the Office 365 services.

Process Considerations:

  • IT does not provide support for accessing email on personal devices. This includes phones, personal computers, tablets, etc. not issued by Information Technology.
  • UW-Madison researched client functionality extensively and published a detailed 'grid' of client compatibility and functionality. Find that document here, in the DoIT Knowledgebase (link opens in new tab).
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Instructions for Web Browser Access

You can connect to Office 365 from any internet connected computer:

  1. Open your preferred browser and go to https://www.office.com/.
  2. Complete the login using your full e-mail address as your username.

Mail Clients

Settings:

  • Email address or Username: your email, ex: jsmith@uwsa.edu
  • Password: your password
  • Incoming mail server: outlook.office365.com

Android Devices

iOS Devices

  • Follow Microsoft's instructions for configuring Outlook for iOS app Outfook for iOS.
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Additional Resources

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Get Help

  • Click HERE to contact UW Shared Services or HERE for the IT Helpdesk if you have any issues with these instructions.

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Keywords:
Information,Technology,Applications,Software,Email 
Doc ID:
103058
Owned by:
Eric B. in UW Administration IT
Created:
2020-06-15
Updated:
2025-07-18
Sites:
UW Administration IT, UW–Shared Services