Are you a student, faculty, or staff member at the University of Pennsylvania? If so, you likely have access to a powerful suite of tools through PennO365, which includes Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about PennO365, from eligibility and activation to installation and usage, ensuring you can leverage these resources to enhance your academic and professional endeavors.
PennO365 provides eligible members of the Penn community with access to Microsoft's Office 365 ProPlus suite. This includes a full version of Microsoft Office applications, such as:
Full-time Penn students, faculty, and staff at participating Schools and Centers are eligible for a PennO365 account. It's important to note that the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) does not currently participate in the program. Penn Law students, faculty, and staff should download Office ProPlus from Penn Law's dedicated Office 365 site. Your access to Office 365 ProPlus remains active as long as you maintain your affiliation with the University.
Activating your PennO365 account is a straightforward process:
Ensure you know your PennKey password. If you need to change or reset it, visit the PennKey support page.
Go to the Microsoft online portal: https://portal.office.com
Log in with your PennO365 username and password. Remember, your username is in the format PennKey@upenn.edu, and your password is the same as your PennKey password.
Click Enter and proceed to the portal. Be patient as your OneDrive account may take some time to set up initially.
From the portal, you can:
Microsoft Office Online is a web-based version of the Office suite that allows you to create, edit, and share documents online. Key benefits include:
To use Microsoft Office Online:
For more information, refer to Microsoft's resources on Getting Started with Office Online.
Your PennO365 account includes 1 TB of data storage on OneDrive for Business, a cloud-based solution for storing and collaborating on files. With OneDrive, you can:
To start using OneDrive for Business:
For additional information, explore Microsoft's OneDrive Training.
You can install Office 365 ProPlus on up to five personal computers. Follow these steps:
For more detailed instructions, see Microsoft's guide on Downloading and Installing Office.
To download Office 365 ProPlus to your mobile device:
Refer to Microsoft's Office 365 Mobile Set Up Help for more information.
You can use Microsoft Outlook to read most types of email accounts. Configuration instructions vary, so it's best to:
Microsoft also provides helpful resources:
To keep your Office 365 ProPlus licenses active, connect to the internet at least once every 30 days on each device. Failure to do so will result in reduced functionality mode.
Support for PennO365 is available through your LSP or student computing support center. You can find your support provider in the Get IT Help directory.
By following this guide, you can effectively access and utilize PennO365 and Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus to enhance your productivity and collaboration at the University of Pennsylvania.
