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A step-by-step guide to downloading and installing Microsoft Outlook on your computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet
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This wikiHow teaches you how to download Microsoft Outlook on a PC or Mac, as well as your Android, iPhone, or iPad. While any account can use the Outlook web version and mobile apps for free, you'll need to subscribe to a Microsoft 365 account to be able to download the app on your computer.
Things You Should Know
- You will need a Microsoft 365 subscription to download Outlook onto your PC or Mac.
- You can use Outlook for free at Outlook.com or by downloading the app on an Android, iPhone, or iPad.
- If you already have a subscription, redownload Outlook from https://www.office.com by clicking "Install Apps."
Steps
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Go to https://www.office.com . If you haven't already subscribed to Microsoft 365, you will need to do so before you can download Outlook.
- If you don't want to pay, you can use the free web version of Outlook .
- Alternatively, if you already have a Microsoft 365 subscription, including through work or school, click Sign in to log into your Microsoft account, and then skip to Step 5 .
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Click Get Microsoft 365 . This will take you to a page that covers the different subscription options.Advertisement
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Select and pay for a subscription. There is no way to subscribe to Outlook alone—you will need to subscribe to Microsoft 365. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your subscription and provide your payment details.
- You can sign up for Microsoft 365 Personal for $6.99/mo., which gives 1 account access, or you can sign up for Microsoft 365 Family for $9.99/mo., which gives up to 6 accounts access.
- Once your subscription is active, you'll be able to download Outlook.
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Return to https://www.office.com . If you're not signed in with your Microsoft account, sign in when prompted.
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Click Install apps . You'll see this at the top-right corner of the page next to "Welcome to Microsoft 365."
- You'll need to download the entire Microsoft 365 suite to install Outlook.
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Select a version and click Install . In most cases, the Default version is fine. If you know you need a different version, select it from the menu first.
- Your file manager will open and you can choose where to save the installer file.
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Run the Microsoft 365 installer. After it finishes downloading, double-click the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions to download Microsoft 365, which includes Outlook. When the installation is complete, you will find Outlook in your Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac).
- You can also download emails if you have the desktop application of Outlook on PC or Mac.
- Check out our guide on setting up Outlook for expert setup tips.
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Open the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone/iPad). You'll find the icon for either of these stores in your app drawer, on one of your Home screens, or by searching.
- Outlook is available for free on phone and tablets. You will not need a subscription to Microsoft 365.
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Search for "Outlook. " The search bar is located at the top of your screen in the Google Play Store or in a tab at the bottom of your screen if you're using the App Store .
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Tap the search result that lists "Microsoft Corporation " as the developer. You'll see this next to a blue icon of a piece of paper half out of an envelope next to the letter "o."
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Tap Install (Google Play Store) or Get (App Store). Since the app is free, you can download it without a Microsoft 365 subscription. [1] X Research source
- If you're having trouble getting your email, make sure that you've set up your email addresses correctly.
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