How to access your Microsoft 365 account via the web

How to access your Microsoft 365 account via the web

Microsoft 365 is designed to allow you work entirely from your browser window.

There are a few different ways you can access Microsoft 365 in your browser, and you can make use of any browser of your choice. Please note that if you are using a Mac, Microsoft recommends using Google Chrome. However, if you do wish to use Safari, please ensure you are using the latest version.
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For quick access to your webmail, please visit the following link to directly load into outlook https://outlook.office.com
If this is your first time accessing your account, clicking on https://login.microsoftonline.com will bring you to the Sign-in page.



  1. Type your username, which is always membernumber@sa.scouts.com.au
  2. Type your password, which would be a temporary password forwarded to your registered personal email address. If you have not received this initial password, please feel free to contact ithelpdesk@sa.scouts.com.au for additional support.
  3. Click "Next".
  4. At the next screen, you will be prompted to create a new password.
  5. Click "sign in" when done.
  6. You will be requested for more information as the next step to securing your account.

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Important - Scouts SA has launched the use of Multifactor Authentication for MS365 users as part of a required step to provide an extra layer of security to individual member accounts. This notification would appear during the initial setup process of your Microsoft 365 account.
The next image below would be prompted on your screen to activate Multifactor Authentication. You can find that to download on Google Playstore for Android users and the App Store for iPhone users.
















  1. Once downloaded, click through the app on your phone, click on "+" sign in the top right corner of the app.
  2. Select "Work or school account". Select scan a QR code.
  3. Click Next on the web to follow through with the next steps provided by the Multifactor Authentication setup.
  4. Please scan the QR code provided to activate and setup MFA on your phone.


Notes
The App should add your account successfully as a work or school account. Select Next on the "Scan the QR" code prompt to receive a notification sent to your mobile device. Once approved, select Next on the setup page. Your account should be securely set up after this.
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Option 2
If you get an error message that you can't scan the QR code, click on the option "I want to set up a different method" 
That would provide you with an option to "choose your phone" as an option for security.

Click "Confirm"
Enter your mobile number to receive "code by SMS" or a phone call for security confirmation.
Ensure to select the country that your number is associated with and "Press Next".
Depending on what option you choose, an SMS with a 6-digit code will be sent to your registered number, or a call will be put through to your number.
Once this is done, your account setup should be completed successfully. Click on done to go to your Office 365 profile page.
You can personalise your profile by changing your photo, modify your security, install licensed desktop apps, etc. Helpful tips regarding this can be found in our knowledge base when you click on Tips on Microsoft 365
InfoIf you prefer to use Google Authenticator instead of MS Authenticator, choose I want to use a different authenticator app

For more information and resources regarding this set up, please click on the link below:

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