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Overview
F&M gives access to the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, which is linked to your F&M email address. Microsoft 365 for home is available to Students, Faculty & Staff. To get started, you will need to download and install the applications on your computer. After you install them, you can access the applications from your start menu as needed. You can also access a cloud-based version of these applications online at office.com and click Sign In. Use your F&M network credentials to log in.
NOTE: If you are Faculty or staff you need to request a O365 at home account.
How To
Install the applications
1. Go to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps and sign into your Microsoft Account.
2. When prompted, use your NetID@fandm.edu and F&M password.
3. Click Install Apps, then Microsoft 365 Apps.
4. Click Install Office 365 apps and complete the steps as prompted in the installation.
5. Click Sign In. Use your F&M email and password to sign into your account.
On Windows:
On Mac:
Accessing applications on your computer after installation
After you run the installation procedure (steps 1-4 above), you will be able to access the applications as you would any application on your computer.
Important Notes
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Password/username incorrect message: If you get a message that your password is incorrect, then you will need to re-set your F&M password and then log back in to download Microsoft 365 using your F&M email address (NetID@fandm.edu) and new F&M password. You need to follow all Microsoft agreements when using this software.
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The license agreement is valid for one year, and you must renew annually.
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Software can be installed on up to five devices.
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Operating system compatibility: Microsoft 365 (subscription) apps require a current, supported operating system:
- Windows: Windows 11
- macOS: one of the three most recent major macOS versions
If your computer is running an older OS that can't be upgraded (for example, Windows 10, or an older macOS release), you will not be able to install the current Microsoft 365 subscription apps. In that case, you have two options:
- Upgrade your operating system, if your hardware supports it, or
- Install a perpetual-license version of Office (such as Office 2021 or Office LTSC 2024) instead, which has lower system requirements. Note that perpetual versions are purchased separately and are not included with your F&M Microsoft 365 access.
Check Microsoft's current system requirements before installing to confirm compatibility with your device.
The Help Desk
Need more help? Contact us!
- Enter a Service Request here on this page (scroll up and click Request Service) to route your request to the right expert.
- Call the Help Desk at 717-358-6789.
- Stop by and see us at Martin Science Library.