Use apps in a web browser

Most of the programs in your Microsoft 365 subscription (such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint) can be used directly from a web browser.

Instructions

NOTE: Microsoft recommends Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Signing in

  1. Go to https://portal.office.com
  2. On the Sign in screen, enter (or choose) your @buffalo.edu email address
  3. Click Next
  4. Enter your UBITName password
  5. Click Sign in
  6. Decide whether to stay signed in (if you are on a public computer, choose No)
  7. If prompted, provide Duo verification

Sign in with Chrome

Sign in with Safari

Sign in with Safari (mobile)

Available options

  • Click an app's icon to launch it inside the browser
  • Click All apps (bottom left) to see more available programs
  • Click Start new+ to create a new document
  • Select a recently opened document
  • Browse your OneDrive

List of apps you can use in a browser

Through portal.office.com, you can use Word, Excel and many others from any computer!*

  • Bookings***
  • Calendar
  • Class Notebook
  • Delve
  • Dynamics 365
  • Excel
  • Forms
  • Lists
  • OneDrive
  • OneNote
  • Outlook
  • Planner**
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Power BI
  • PowerPoint
  • Project (read-only)
  • SharePoint***
  • Staff Notebook
  • Stream
  • Sway
  • Teams
  • To Do
  • Visio
  • Viva Insights (formerly "My Analytics")
  • Whiteboard
  • Word
  • Yammer***

*Most of these apps are provided for self-exploration. The UBIT Help Center can provide basic support for: Outlook /Calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive and OneNote.

**Available if you use Exchange Online.

*** Available to faculty/staff. Consult your IT department for assistance.

Common questions

What are some advantages of using apps in a web browser vs. installing them?

Maybe you are on-the-go and can't get to your computer and don't enjoy the mobile experience. Maybe it's an application you can't (or don't want to) install on your computer. Whatever the reason, Microsoft 365's browser capabilities makes sure your tools are where you need them.

Still need help?

Contact the UBIT Help Center.