If you are still having difficulty logging into Microsoft Office or are having difficulty accessing the Office 365 applications, please submit a helpdesk ticket, email us at or give us a call at (805)893-HELP (4357). Then, open a private or incognito browser and log into through the incognito browser.

If you have previously logged into Microsoft Office using and are having difficulty accessing Office 365 applications, first log out of all Microsoft Office accounts. The first time you launch an application, make sure to accept the Microsoft Office License Agreement.

You now have access to all Office 365 applications.

Once the application has finished installing, this image will appear on the screen.

To run the file, find the downloaded file in your 'Downloads' folder.

This pop-up screen will appear detailing installation instructions.

You can Install Office 365 on up to 5 devices, and you can manage them all from this page.

In the upper-right hand corner, click Install.

Once you have entered your the page should prompt you to enter your password into a UCSB portal.

You will login with your and the password you have established for UCSB services.

The following shows you the steps to download the package for installation: It should be noted that online use of the Microsoft Office applications is not currently available for the student plan. Once you download the software you can install it. To be able to use Office 365 you must download the software to your computer. You will have the opportunity at that time to enroll in other available consumer or commercial offers.

Once you are no longer a registered student, your Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus subscription will end. Office 365 ProPlus is the new name for Microsoft Office for Students. The Microsoft Student Advantage program is an enterprise agreement between Microsoft and UCSB which allows actively enrolled students to download and install Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus desktop applications at no cost.

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