Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 Benefits
- Install one up to five compatible PCs and Macs, plus five tablets (including iPad)
- Use with OneDrive for automatic device syncing
- Gain valuable skills on the world’s most popular productivity software
- Use the same programs as your professors to ensure full file fidelity
Getting Microsoft Office 365 [PDF]
Need help downloading and installing Office 365? Check out these Office 365 installation tips.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication is a powerful security tool to help you protect your accounts. It creates layered protection that requires users to sign in using more than one verification method. All students will be auto-enrolled this spring.
Once you’re auto-enrolled, follow these instructions to complete the setup process:
Microsoft OneDrive
OneDrive is your personal storage file in the cloud. It allows you to store files and access them from virtually any device with internet access.
To access, log in to your Ridgewater College email. When you are logged in, a menu of blue tiles will appear. Click the OneDrive tile. To upload documents, click on Upload on the documents page, then drag your file and place it in Drop Your File Here. When the Choose File to Upload window appears, select the drive where your files are currently loaded.
To create a new document within OneDrive, select New from the OneDrive documents page. Then, select the type of document you want to create.
Email Setup
Microsoft Outlook is the easiest way to add your College Email to your mobile device.
- Open a web browser and go to: https://login.microsoftonline.com/?whr=minnstate.edu
- Enter your username:
- Employees: <starid>@minnstate.edu
- Students: <starid>@go.minnstate.edu
- Enter your StarID password.
- If or when prompted enter Multi-Factor Authentication code or approve on Microsoft Authenticator App.
If you need further help setting up your account, review email FAQs or email the help desk.