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Email Setup on a Mobile Device

Updated

Wooster email runs on Microsoft 365. The Outlook app is the supported way to get your Wooster email, calendar, and contacts on a phone or tablet. This article covers the Outlook app on Android, iPhone, and iPad.

Who this is for: any College user who wants Wooster email on a phone or tablet.

Time: about five minutes.

    Before You Begin

    • Know your Wooster email address and password.
    • Have your multi-factor authentication method available, since you may be prompted to verify your sign-in.
    • Connect to Wi-Fi or a cellular network.

    Set Up Outlook on Android

    1. Open the Play Store.
    2. Search for Outlook.
    3. Install Microsoft Outlook.
    4. Open Outlook.
    5. Enter your Wooster email address.
    6. Tap Add Account.
    7. Enter your password on the Wooster sign-in page.
    8. Tap Sign In.
    9. Complete multi-factor authentication if prompted.
    10. If Outlook offers to add another account, tap Maybe Later.
    11. Choose whether to allow notifications.

    Set Up Outlook on iPhone or iPad

    1. Open the App Store.
    2. Tap Search.
    3. Search for Outlook.
    4. Install Microsoft Outlook. You may be asked for your Apple Account password, Touch ID, or Face ID.
    5. Return to the home screen and open Outlook.
    6. Enter your Wooster email address.
    7. Tap Add Account.
    8. Enter your password on the Wooster sign-in page.
    9. Tap Sign In.
    10. Complete multi-factor authentication if prompted.
    11. If Outlook offers to add another account, tap Maybe Later.
    12. Choose whether to allow notifications.

    If Outlook Is Already Installed

    Use this section if you already use Outlook for a personal account.

    1. Open Outlook.
    2. Tap your profile picture or initials in the top left.
    3. Tap the Settings gear.
    4. Tap Add Account. [confirm: current add-account path in Outlook mobile]
    5. Continue from the step that says “Enter your Wooster email address” in the section for your device.

    Confirm Your Email Is Working

    Open Outlook and confirm your inbox loads. Mail may take a few minutes to appear the first time.

    Getting Help

    If you run into any issue during setup, contact the IT Help Desk.

    • Email: helpdesk@wooster.edu
    • Phone: 330-287-4357 (330-287-HELP)
    • Walk-in: Burton D. Morgan Hall – Help Desk, 4th floor
    • Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

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