To install the office suite on your computer you will first create a Microsoft account using your Williams college email. The setup requires quite a few steps, so keep this documentation open as you go through the process.
In a new tab or window go to https://products.office.com/en-us/student
- Enter your Williams email address (short version e.g. [email protected])
- Choose I'm a Student (Even if you are Faculty or Staff please choose Student!)
- Create your account by entering your name, choosing a password and entering the verification code which is sent to your email
- The password should be different from your Williams password and make a note of it (write it down or add it to a password manager like LastPass).

- You will then be asked to create recovery options in case you forget your password. Click Next.

- If you get an error warning saying "There was a problem processing your request!" or you are shown a site that says you don't have permission to veiw the page don't panic! Refresh (reload) your web page or hit the back button.
- After refreshing you should get the account recovery options below.
- Click on Set it up now next to Authentication Email or Authentication Phone depending on which you prefer and click finish

- If you choose Authentication email enter a personal email address (not your Williams email) and click Email Me.

- Check your personal email account for another confirmation code.
- Enter this code at the next screen.
- Your login profile will be visible in the upper right corner indicated by your initials, choose My Account to get to the Office download function.


- On PC or Mac run the installer from your Downloads folder.
Office will remain activated for as long as you are a student or employed at Williams.
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