Microsoft 365 plans for individuals and families
Microsoft 365 suites for individuals and families are subscription plans that include premium versions of productivity apps across all your devices, monthly feature updates, and 1 TB of cloud storage per user.
The system requirements below apply to Microsoft 365 Family and Microsoft 365 Personal.
Setup and install
To set up Microsoft 365 for the first time, visit the Microsoft 365 Setup page and follow the instructions on the screen. Or, if you purchased online, you can go directly to the Microsoft 365 My Account page to manage your account and installs, because Microsoft 365 was set up automatically.
Skype minutes
To find out about Skype minutes, see the frequently asked questions.
System requirements
|
Component |
Windows |
Mac |
Android |
iOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer and processor |
1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core |
Intel processor |
ARM-based or Intel x86 processor |
Not applicable |
|
Operating system |
Windows 11, Windows 10 |
One of the three most recent versions of macOS. When a new major version of macOS is released, the macOS and the previous two versions. |
The last 4 major versions of Android |
The 2 most recent versions of iOS |
|
Memory |
4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit) |
4 GB RAM |
1 GB |
Not applicable. |
|
Hard disk |
4 GB of available disk space |
10 GB of available disk space; HFS+ hard disk format (also known as Mac OS Extended) or APFS. Updates may require additional storage over time. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
|
Display |
1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher) |
1280 x 800 screen resolution. Web apps require the same minimum resolution as the OS they are running on. Apps running inside of Microsoft Teams adhere to the Teams minimum resolution. Minimum resolution assumes zoom, DPI settings, and text scaling are set at 100%. If not set to 100%, minimum resolution should be scaled accordingly. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
|
Graphics |
Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update). |
No graphics requirements. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
|
.NET version |
Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Notes:
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Internet functionality requires an internet connection. Fees may apply.
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To use some additional Outlook features, Microsoft Edge WebView2 must be installed.
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A touch-enabled device is required to use any multitouch functionality, but all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 11, Windows 10.
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Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
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A Microsoft or organizational account is required for licensing and access to services.
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Skype requires a standard laptop camera or USB 2.0 video camera, a microphone, and an audio output device to utilize its full range of calling features.
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