Go to Outlook and click "Create free account"
Create the first part of a unique email address. The system will end it with "@outlook.com"
If you need, keep trying until you find one that works. Click "Next"
Create a password. Remeber the password!
Uncheck "I would like information..." if desired. Click "Next"
Enter your name. Click "Next"
Do any needed steps to tell the system that you are not a robot.
Follow the onscreen instructions to prove you are not a robot.
The system will indicate if you are successful.
If you want to stay signed in, click "Yes"
If the system takes you to the create account screen, you can test it to see if your account was successfully created.
Type in your new address and click “Next”
If the message tells you someone else is using your new email address, then you have successfully created your account. Close the window or tab.
Open a new window or tab and navigate to https://outlook.live.com/owa/
Click “Sign In” if needed
Note: the system may take you to Outlook instead. If so, skip to that step below.
Enter your new email address.
Click “Next"
Enter your password.
If asked to stay signed in, you can click “Yes” if you want.
This is the Outlook window. Outlook is an email program. Remember, messages from your instructor will mostly come through Canvas (your course) through Inbox.
Click the waffle icon in the upper left corner to reveal the other Microsoft 365 programs you have access to.
This is the home page for Microsoft Word, a program you can use to create and edit word processing documents.
Most of the application activities in this course use Microsoft Word templates. To see how to download a template to your device and edit it using this free version of Microsoft Word, see How do I Complete an Assignment Using Microsoft 365? Note the specific instructions for your device at the bottom of that page.
This is the Microsoft OneDrive home page. One Drive is a program that allows you to store files on the internet (on the cloud).
If needed, click through the screens called “Let’s get you started” in the center.
If you ever have an offer to pay money for more storage or upgrade, you do not need to accept the offer or pay money. All of the assignments in this course can be completed using the free version of Microsoft 365.
This is the home page of Microsoft Excel.
