Body
Description
This article provides information on how to setup a personal subscription to Microsoft 365 using the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program.
*Due to Microsoft's ending of their A1+ license, the desktop version of Office 365 applications will no longer be available for retirees and affiliates
Instructions
- Visit the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program website and enter your Furman email address.
- You should receive an email welcoming you to the Workplace Discount Program. Click on the link to "Sign in and Shop"
- Sign in with a personal Microsoft Account (not your Furman email). If you don't have a Microsoft Account, you can click the link to "Create one"
- Select Microsoft 365 Family if you need up to multiple people (up to 6) to have access or Microsoft 365 Personal if you need access for just yourself.
- Pay for subscription and login to your new Microsoft 365 subscription.
- In the top left, click the icon with the 9 dots (waffle menu)
- In the menu that displays, click the button for “Microsoft 365”. Note: if you don't see this as an option, you may need to first click 'More apps'.
- On the right side of the new window, click the button “Install apps”
- Click Install button to download the OfficeSetup.exe file.
- Run downloaded file.
- Once installed, launch an Office application such as Word.
- Click the File menu and select Office Account
- Under User Information, click the Sign Out option
- Exit Office application
- The next time you open an Office application, you should be prompted for your email address and password. Enter your personal Microsoft Account credentials.
Additional Information
None