How to install Microsoft 365 on your Windows/Mac OS device

Description

How to install Microsoft 365 on your device running Mac OS or Windows

Environment

Mac OS, Windows

Solution 

  1. Log into https://catmail.ohio.edu.

  2. Choose the App Launcher (aka "waffle") in the upper left corner of your Catmail window and choose Microsoft 365.

  3. Choose the Install and more drop down in the top right corner and select Install Microsoft 365 apps. 

  4. A new window will open; from here, you will choose Install Office.

  5. Once the installer finishes downloading, open it, and follow the prompts.

  6. If prompted to sign in, choose the option to "Sign in using my school or work account" and sign in with your full OHIO email address and password.

If you receive an "Administrative privileges required" error when installing a Windows version, find the Office 365 installer file you downloaded (usually in your Downloads folder), right-click the file and choose "Run as Administrator."

Outcome: You are able to access Microsoft 365 on your device running Mac OS or Windows

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