How to Set Up Microsoft 365 for a Small Business

Overview

Microsoft 365 Business gives small teams the everyday tools they need for email, files, meetings and Office documents. In this guide, we’ll take you through the full setup from plan selection to Teams configuration.

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Step 1: Choose Your Plan

For many small businesses, Business Standard is the most balanced choice because it includes both the desktop Office apps and the web tools.

Step 2: Set Up Your Domain

Step 3: Create User Accounts

In the admin center, open Users → Active users → Add a user and repeat this for every team member who needs access. Assign a Microsoft 365 license to each user as you create the account.

Step 4: Install Office Apps

Users can download the desktop apps themselves by signing in at office.com. If you prefer to manage installation for the whole company, you can roll them out centrally with the Office Deployment Tool.

Step 5: Configure Teams

Create the Teams channels your business needs, switch on video calling, and add any third-party integrations your team already uses.