What should I do after purchasing Microsoft 365?
After buying Microsoft 365, the first priority is to complete the initial setup so your organisation can start using email, apps, files, and collaboration tools properly. The main setup steps usually include signing in to the admin center, connecting your domain, creating user accounts, assigning licences, installing apps, and securing access.
A practical Microsoft 365 onboarding checklist looks like this:
- Sign in to the admin center. Open the Microsoft 365 admin portal and follow the guided setup for your subscription.
- Add your domain. Connect your business domain if you want company email addresses and branded sign-ins.
- Create users and assign licences. Add employees and give each person the correct Microsoft 365 licence.
- Set up email and collaboration tools. Complete the setup for Outlook email, Teams, and related services included in your plan.
- Install Microsoft 365 apps. Install desktop apps where needed so users can start working in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other tools.
- Secure access. Review admin roles, account access, and basic security settings before rolling the service out across the business.
- Share sign-in details with users. Send employees their account information so they can sign in and begin using Microsoft 365.
Once these steps are complete, your business is ready to start using Microsoft 365 more effectively. After the initial rollout, you can continue managing users, apps, devices, and services through the Microsoft 365 admin center.