Microsoft 365 email - Windows
Microsoft 365 email is a cloud email service provided to UVic students through our Microsoft 365 subscription. Here are some common support questions about using your Microsoft 365 email account on a Windows device.
Please note: this support information has only been tested on devices running supported versions of the Windows operating system.
Check your @uvic.ca email
Just login with your Netlink ID and password!
Add your @uvic.ca email to Outlook
Get Outlook 365 for Windows
You can download Outlook 365 for Windows 10 at https://portal.office.com
Just login with your Netlink ID and password!
Can I add my @uvic.ca email to the Windows mail app?
The Windows mail app is not compatible with UVic Microsoft 365 email accounts because it doesn't support modern authentication methods.
We recommend using a supported Outlook client for full functionality of your UVic email account.
Helpful Outlook support links
Here are some common support topics specific to using the Outlook desktop client in Windows. There are also Outlook support topics for macOS, mobile, or the web client.
Microsoft Support article: Create an email signature
Microsoft Support article: Set-up auto-reply (out of office)
Microsoft Support article: Set up inbox rules
Microsoft Support article: Create a contact group