How to Set up Microsoft 365 on iPhone

If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can install the complete suite of Office apps on your iPhone so you can work from anywhere, anytime. These apps include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook.

Here are the steps to set up Microsoft 365 on your iPhone, including configuring Outlook and your email account.

Install the Microsoft 365 Apps

Start by installing the Microsoft 365 apps you want to use on your iPhone. You do not need to install every Office app—just the ones you plan to use regularly. You can always install the others apps at a later date if needed.

To install the Microsoft 365 apps, open the Apple App Store, search for one or all of the following apps, then download them to your iOS device:

OneDrive: Microsoft’s cloud storage service.
Word: Office suite’s word processor.
Excel: A spreadsheet program.
PowerPoint: Microsoft’s slideshow and presentation program.
OneNote: A digital notebook, similar to Evernote.
Outlook: Microsoft 365’s email client. You can install it or choose to use Apple’s built-in Mail client.
Skype: A voice and video messaging service.

After you've installed the apps you need on your iPhone, open one of them (except Outlook) and in the Sign In field, enter your Microsoft 365 email address and password. Once you sign in, you’re automatically activated and logged in for all Microsoft 365 apps.

If you don’t have a Microsoft 365 account, you can get a free 30-day trial or sign up for service at the Microsoft 365 website or tap the Activate icon at the bottom of the iPhone screen.

How to Set Up a Webmail Account in Outlook on the iPhone

Once you've installed the Microsoft 365 apps, you can set up Outlook with one or more email accounts. The first time you open Outlook, it will ask you to enter an account and set up your email.

Here's how to add a webmail account, such as Gmail or Yahoo.

Open Outlook.
Enter the email address for your first email account, then select Add Account.
Enter your password and choose Next.
You may see a screen requesting permission for Microsoft to access your account. If so, select Allow.
Outlook will display a page asking if you want to add another account. If you want to add more accounts, select Let’s Do It! Repeat the process by entering the next email and password.

How to Set Up an Exchange Account in Outlook on the iPhone

If you have a Microsoft Exchange account to add to Outlook, the setup process is straightforward.

Outlook can usually figure out what kind of account you're adding based on your email address. If Outlook tries adding this as the wrong kind of account, you can tap the link at the top-right of the screen to change the kind of account Outlook is configuring.

Enter the email address for your first email account, then select Add Account.
Enter the password for the account.
Choose Sign In.

How to Set Up an IMAP Account in Outlook on the iPhone

If you have an IMAP account, the process is slightly different. You’ll need to have information from your email provider, such as your IMAP and SMTP usernames and passwords. You can usually find this on the email provider’s website.

Enter the email address for your first email account, then choose Add Account.
Enter the password for the account and the Display Name (the name you want email recipients to see when you send email).
Select the Use Advanced Settings toggle to turn it on.
Enter the information requested on this form, including details for the IMAP Incoming mail server and the SMTP Outgoing mail server.
Finally, select Sign In.

Adding Email Accounts Later

If you want to add new email accounts to Outlook later, you can do so at any time.

Select the icon for your account at the top-left of the Outlook screen. In the sidebar that opens, select the gear icon.
Choose Add Account > Add Email Account.
Follow the steps to add a new email account.