Getting Started in Microsoft 365

This information is about the Microsoft 365 Portal.

Access to Microsoft 365

Step 1: Go to the Microsoft Office Portal.


Step 2: Sign in to Microsoft 365 using NetID@rice.edu and click Next.
 
If you are still having difficulty logging in, please submit a support request using this online form.
Sign into MS 365
Step 3:  Select Work or school account.
select work or school account
 
Step 4: Enter your NetID password, and click Sign in.
enter netid password

One Drive

Step 1: Before signing in to your OneDrive, if you created and saved documents to your local OneDrive (August 13 - 17, 2020), rename those local files by adding a word such as "old" to the filename, such as old_filename.

Step 2: Click on the OneDrive Cloud in the system tray.

OneDrive System tray

Step 3: Select Help & Settings.

Help and Settings

Step 4: Select the Account tab > Add an account, enter NetID@rice.edu and your NetID password in order to associate the account.

Add an account
 
Step 5: Confirm that your account has been associated. See example:
 
OneDrive -Rice University (NetID@rice.edu)
 
Add an account association
 


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