How to add Office 365 to a mobile device

Note:  Clicking a particular section will display the instructions for that version of the operating system in that category. Clicking on the links in those instructions will show an approximation of the screen you should see on your device.

Android

Version 5.1 (Lollipop)


  1. From the app menu select “Settings”, scroll to Accounts, and select Add Account
  2. Enter your SF email address and select Manual Setup
  3. Under "Account type", select Exchange
  4. When prompted to sign in, type your SF password and select "Next"
  5. Enter your SF College ID number + "@sfcollege.edu" in the Username field and "outlook.office365.com" in the Server field

    Make sure SSL/TLS is selected under the Security Type field and the Port is set to 443.

  6. Select the options you wish to set for this account and select "Next"
  7. Set the name for the account so you can identify it on your device and select "Next"

Now you can open your email app and view your emails. Please be aware that it may take some time to download your emails, which is subject to your device and Internet connection speeds.

 

Version 4.4 (KitKat)

  1. From the Android app list, select “Settings”.
  2. Once in Settings, scroll to the “Accounts” heading.
  3. Under Accounts, select the “Add account” option.
  4. In the Add account option, select “Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync”.
  5. Enter your SF email address followed by your password, and select “Manual Setup”.
  6. Under Manual Setup:
    • Enter your SFID# followed by “@sfcollege.edu” in the Domain\username field
    • Enter outlook.office365.com in the “Exchange server” field
    • Verify that “Use secure connection (SSL)” is checked
    • Select "Next".
  7. Accept the “Activation” prompt.
  8. Your device will now verify the account settings.
  9. Accept the Remote Security Administration prompt from Office 365.

    This will allow you to wipe the device remotely from Office365 in case it is lost or stolen.

  10. Accept the default configurations for the account settings.
  11. Activate the Remote Device Administrator feature when prompted.
  12. Enter the display name for this account, and select "Done".

Once you select “Done” your account should begin synchronizing. Now you can open your email app and view your emails. Please be aware that it may take some time to download your emails, which is subject to your device and Internet connection speeds.

 

iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

iOS 7

  1. Select the “Settings” app
  2. Once in Settings, select “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”
  3. Under "Mail, Contacts, Calendars", select the “Add account” option
  4. In the "Add account" option, select “Microsoft Exchange”
  5. Enter your SF email address followed by your password, and select "Next"
  6. Enter the following information on the screen showing:
    • Username field: your SFID number followed by “@sfcollege.edu”
    • Server field: “outlook.office365.com”
    • Leave the Domain field blank
  7. Verify that the options you want are enabled (set to “ON”)
  8. Select "Save"

Your device will now verify the settings and begin synchronizing your email. Please be aware that it may take some time to download your emails, which is subject to your device and Internet connection speeds.

 

Windows Mobile

Windows 10


  1. Select “Settings”
  2. From the Settings menu, select “Accounts”
  3. Select “Email & app accounts”
  4. Select “Add an account”
  5. Select “Exchange”
  6. In the "Email address" box, type in your 8 digit SFID number followed by "@sfcollege.edu", then select “Next”
  7. In the "Password" box, enter your SF email password and select the “Sign in” button
  8. Select “Yes” if you wish to save your password, and then select "Done" on the following screen

Now you can open your email app and view your emails. Please be aware that it may take some time to download your emails, which is subject to your device and Internet connection speeds.

 

Windows 8

  1. Select the Settings app
  2. Select “email + accounts”
  3. Select “add an account”
  4. Select “Outlook”
  5. Enter your email address and password in the appropriate fields and select “sign in”
  6. Enter your username (your SFID # + “@sfcollege.edu”) in the appropriate field, make sure the Domain field is left blank, and select “sign in”
  7. Select “done”

Now you can open your email app and view your emails. Please be aware that it may take some time to download your emails, which is subject to your device and Internet connection speeds.

 
 
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