Office 365 Features and Functions
Office 365 offers access to following features:
- Office 365
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- Access
- Publisher
- Outlook
- OneDrive for Business (1TB storage space)
- All aforementioned Office 365 applications are downloadable (offline) and do not require internet access for usage except for first time installation and activation
- Office 365 can be installed on 5 different devices
- Students will also have access to online services such as:
- Microsoft Forms
- Sway
- Office Online for Education
Access and License for Office 365
Office 365 licenses are automatically provisioned for ASMS users.
Web Access
Please go to:
- www.asms.net>Dragon Portal> Students and click on Microsoft Login
OR - Go directly to https://login.microsoftonline.... recommend bookmarking these links for quick access.
ASMS Email Account Setup Instructions:
Your Login Information
FirstName.LastName@asms.net
Sign in at: office.com
Usernames and email addresses are not case sensitive.
Special Characters in Names
Hyphens and apostrophes are not allowed in email addresses:
John-Joe Smith becomes: JohnJoe.Smith@asms.net
John O'Connor becomes: John.OConnor@asms.net
Your Temporary Password
Your temporary password is built from information you already know. No one needs to send it to you.
Format: Xx + MMDDYY + ####
Xx = First two letters of your first name, capital first letter
MMDDYY = Your date of birth
#### = Four pound signs
Examples:
John Smith, born January 1st 2006: Jo010106####
Jane Doe, born March 26th 2006: Ja032606####
First Login Steps
Go to office.com and sign in with your full ASMS email address (example: John.Smith@asms.net)
You will be prompted to change your temporary password immediately
When asked, set up a recovery method such as a phone number or personal email address: do not skip this step, it is required to recover your account if you ever forget your password
Password Requirements
Your new password must:
Be between 12 and 256 characters long
Not contain your first or last name
Include characters from at least three of the following four categories:
Uppercase letters (A-Z)
Lowercase letters (a-z)
Numbers (0-9)
Special characters such as ! @ # $ % ^ & * _ - + = | ( ) [ ] { } : ; ' " < > , . ? /
Note: Currency symbols such as the Euro or British Pound do not count as special characters.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup Instructions:
Important: When logging into your student account for the first time, you will need to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This process enhances the security of your account and enables password recovery and reset in the future.
Steps to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication:
- Log in to your student account using your assigned username and password.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to begin the MFA setup.
- Have your smartphone ready:
- Ensure you have access to the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
- You will need to download and install an authentication app, such as Microsoft Authenticator.
- Complete the setup process as guided by the prompts:
- Scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen using the authentication app.
- Follow any additional instructions to finalize the setup.
Why Set Up MFA?
- Increased Security: MFA adds an extra layer of protection to your account, making it more secure.
- Password Recovery and Reset: MFA allows you to easily recover or reset your password if you forget it in the future.
Getting Help
If you need help with email, please submit a help desk ticket by sending an email to helpdesk@asms.net
Password Recovery
If you forgot your password, please recover it by going to login.microsoftonline.com
- Type your email address and click next.
- On second page, click Forgot my password.
- Follow on screen instructions to recover your password.
Please note, you must be registered with alternative authentication method (Phone, email or security questions) to perform password recovery.
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