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Microsoft 365 Exchange in Outlook (First-time Setup)

The following steps are for first-time setup using Outlook with Microsoft 365. You should have the Outlook email client software already installed if you are using an OIT-managed computer. You will not need a fresh install of that client software.

Step 1 - Open Outlook. Enter your NetID@rice.edu in Email address field, then click Connect

Open Outlook
Step 2 - Select Microsoft 365
 
Select Microsoft 365
Step 3 - If you have not already signed in to Microsoft in your Office app, you will be prompted to sign in.  Enter your NetID Password, the click Sign in.
Enter Net I D Password
Step 4 - Uncheck "Allow my organization to manage my device" and click "No, sign in to this app only
Uncheck
Step 5 - Click Done
Click Done


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Doc ID:
110352
Owned by:
NeedsOwner U. in Rice U
Created:
2021-04-18
Updated:
2025-07-22
Sites:
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