How do I install Microsoft 365 on my personal Mac?


This guide will take you through the installation of Microsoft 365 services.

 

Installing Microsoft 365 Client:

1. Get started here: How to install Office to a home computer

2. The browser (pictured is the Chrome browser) will download the installation media to your computer. The download time depends on the speed of your internet connection.

In the bottom left corner of your Chrome browser you can see how the installation media is downloaded.

3. You will also see a guide on how to install the Microsoft 365 package. Click "Got it" to remove the guide.

A help page will appear on the Microsoft 365 page after you click "Install app".

4. Once the installation media has downloaded, then click to open it. (You can open the program by either clicking on the download that appears in your browser or by going to Finder --> Downloads.) The installation program will open on the "Introduction" page. Click "Continue".

The first page of the Microsoft 365 package installer "Introduction".

5. Next, we go to the "License" page in the setup program. Click "Continue". Accept the terms of the software license agreement by clicking the "Accept" button.

The "Licence" page of the installer of the Microsoft 365 package.

The "Licence" page of the Microsoft 365 package installer will ask for approval.

6. Next, we are on the "Destination Select" page. Select "Install for all users of the computer" if you are the only user of the Mac computer. If someone else is using the computer, then select "Install for me". Make your selection and click "Continue".

Microsoft 365 package installation on the "Deatination Select" page of the program.

7. No changes need to be made on the "Installation type" page. Check that your Mac has enough disk space for the installation (11.32GB). Click "Install". Note! Remember to save your work e.g. in Word before starting the installation. Microsoft applications must be closed during the installation.

The "Installation Type" page of the Microsoft 365 package installation program.

8. Your Mac's own "Installer" asks for permission to install the new software on your computer. Accept the request as instructed (password, Touch ID, etc.).

Your Mac's own "Installer" asks for permission to install the new software on your computer.

9. The installation begins. Depending on your internet speed, it will take about 15-45min.

The "Installation" page of the Microsoft 365 package installation program.

10. The program will notify you when the installation is complete. Click "Close".

The Microsoft 365 package installation program will notify you that the installation is complete.

11. You can find Microsoft 365 apps in Finder --> Applications.