How do I access email on a University or personal device?
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4 August 2026
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Aim
- To be able to access your University email account and inbox from a University or personal computer.
Prerequisites
To proceed with this guide, you are advised to have the following ready:
- Your University email address and password
- A computer which you wish to access your email from.
There are a number of ways you can access your University emails. Here are the most common ways to access your emails on different devices and systems.
Instructional guide
On a University PC
- Sign in to the computer you are using by following these steps.
- Click the Start button.
- Select the “Outlook” tile as shown (or search for it if it isn’t visible).
On a Personal PC or Mac using the web
- Visit https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps/
- Sign in using your University email address and password.
- Click on the Outlook App in the left sidebar.
On a Personal PC or Mac using the desktop application
- Visit https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps/
- Sign in using your University email address and password.
- Click on the “Install and more” button, then select “Install Microsoft 365 Apps“.
- Click on “Install Office” and follow the steps to install Microsoft 365 applications (including Outlook) on your computer.
- You can then access your emails via the Outlook desktop application by signing in with your University email and password.
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