Microsoft 365 Mobile Platform at MIT

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What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is a subscription based plan (license) that activates over the Internet (Cloud).

What Microsoft 365 services is MIT offering?

MIT is offering the Office Apps for the mobile platform (devices) which includes integration with Dropbox.

What is the cloud?

"The cloud" is a friendly way of describing web-based computing services that are hosted outside of our organization. When we use cloud-based services, the IT infrastructure resides off MIT property (off-premises), and is maintained by a third party (hosted), instead of residing on a server at MIT that we maintain. With Microsoft 365, for example, information storage, computation, and software are located and managed remotely on servers owned by Microsoft. Because this infrastructure is located online or "in the cloud," you can access it virtually anywhere with a tablet, smartphone, or other device with an Internet connection.

What is included in the M365 Mobile Office plan?

• Office Mobile Apps (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• OneDrive
• OneNote is available as a separate download but does not integrate with Dropbox.

Who is eligible to have a Microsoft 365 license?

• MIT Faculty, Staff, and current enrolled Students at MIT are eligible for an O365 license.

What is a Microsoft 365 license?

• An M365 subscription (or license), entitles users to premium services with future O365 offerings.

What happens if I leave MIT or I graduate?

• If you leave or graduate from MIT, the account will follow the normal deactivation process and deactivate after a 30-day grace period.
• The account will remain in read-only status and you can move it to a personal account.

Where can I obtain the Microsoft 365 apps?

Please visit the following articles for instructions on how to obtain and activate the Apps for your mobile device or tablet:

• iOS
• Android
• Windows Phone
• Windows RT 8.1 devices

Microsoft 365 Mobile Compatibility Chart

	Office Mobile Apps  (Word, Excel, PPT)	Office Mobile Apps (Word, Excel, PPT)	Dropbox integration
iOS	(iPhone)	(iPad)
Android	(Phone)	(Tablet)
Windows Phone (MS Office Mobile)
Windows RT 8.1

Where can I learn more about using M365 Mobile Office?

• Office for iPad and iPhone Essentials
• Office for Android Essentials

What if I need support?

• If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Help Desk, or call 617.253.1101.