Microsoft 365: Outlook

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How to access

  • SSO Requires users to sign-in to MyAccess SSO to access
  • VPN Requires users to be on VPN to access
  • MFA Requires users to accept a Duo prompt to access

Everyone with an active UCSF email address has access to the web version of Microsoft 365 (office.ucsf.edu) applications but a premium license is required for the desktop and mobile applications.

NOTE: You must be on VPN to use the desktop client for Microsoft Outlook

Description

Organize your inbox to focus on the emails that matter the most automatically. With its calendar functionality, Outlook it makes simpler to manage daily schedules and coordinate meetings with your colleagues.

NOTE: Each Office 365 application has a different sign-in frequency, the following table highlights the sign-in frequency setting for each application and client. Learn more about Microsoft 365 Idle Session Times.

Benefits

  • Organize email to let you focus on the messages that matter most
  • Access your UCSF email from any computer using the Outlook Web App (OWA)
  • Manage and share your calendar to schedule meetings with ease
  • See work, group, and personal calendars with ease, wherever you want to be
  • Stay up to date with both your work and personal accounts using the Outlook mobile app

Support

For questions and support: 

Training

To learn more about Outlook training, visit the Outlook Training page. 

Requirements and Limitations

To access Microsoft 365, you will need a web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended for the best experience) and a UCSF email address. 

NOTE: A premium license is needed for mobile apps and some add-ins. A license can be requested using the Office 365 License Request form. 

Service Owner Team: IT DWS Collaboration
Service Support Team: IT Service Desk
Service Category: Email & Collaboration

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