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Microsoft 365 Quick Start Checklist
Your First Day with Microsoft 365
Purpose: Get up and running with Microsoft 365 in under 30 minutes.
Who this is for:
New Microsoft 365 users, people switching from other platforms, or anyone feeling overwhelmed by where to start.
New Microsoft 365 users, people switching from other platforms, or anyone feeling overwhelmed by where to start.
Simply SharePoint • Foundations
Microsoft 365 Quick Start Checklist
Your First Day with Microsoft 365
Get up and running in under 30 minutes.
Who this is for:
New users or anyone unsure where to start.
New users or anyone unsure where to start.
How to use it:
Work through each step once. You’ll quickly understand how everything fits together.
Work through each step once. You’ll quickly understand how everything fits together.
Your First-Day Checklist
1
Sign In and Explore
- Go to office.com and sign in
- Bookmark it as your home base
- Explore the app launcher
- Check your recent files
Why: This is your central entry point to everything.
2
Secure Your Account
- Enable MFA
- Add recovery details
- Check sign-in activity
Why: Security first — always.
3
Set Up OneDrive
- Create folders
- Upload a file
- Test sharing
Why: This is your personal workspace.
Quick Wins (Next Few Days)
- Share links, not attachments
- Use Teams chat over email
- Start using search properly
- Stop saving multiple versions
Pro Tips
- Think ecosystem, not separate apps
- Use SharePoint for team files
- Use links instead of copies
- Learn search early
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