Link your Google account and Microsoft account. At this time, you cannot use your Google credentials to sign in to your Microsoft account, but you can use your Gmail address as a way to prove who you are. To add your Gmail address as a way to sign in, go to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft.

You can join a Teams meeting anytime, from any device, whether or not you have a Teams account. If you don't have an account, follow these steps to join. If you're having trouble joining a Teams meeting, try I can't join a Teams meeting.

You can create a signature for your email messages using a readily available signature gallery template. All you have to do is get the template, copy the signature you like into your email message and personalize it to make your own Outlook signature. Check out the video to see how it's done.

How Microsoft stores and maintains your search history. Learn how to receive and interpret activity reports of your child's device use, including web browsing, apps and games usage, and screen time.

Prepare your Windows 11 device for a hardware change. First, follow these steps to find out if Windows 11 is already activated. Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Activation . Open Activation settings.

Get started with Microsoft Edge. There are several types of files you can download from the web—documents, pictures, videos, apps, extensions and toolbars for your browser, among others. When you select a file to download, Internet Explorer will ask what you want to do with the file.

You can turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off and access advanced Microsoft Defender Firewall options for the following network types: Domain (workplace) networks. Private (trusted) networks. Public (untrusted) networks. If you want to change a setting, select the network type you want to change it on.

Admins should view Help for OneDrive Admins, the OneDrive Tech Community or contact Microsoft 365 for business support. Use OneDrive as a cloud backup to share your files and folders with others. Learn how to control permissions, allow editing, or set expiration dates.

Earn water points for your virtual tree in Microsoft Edge. Complete daily tasks—such as search for an environmental topic or check out sustainable items—to earn water points. When you reach level 10, sign in to your Microsoft account and a real tree will be planted on your behalf.

Download and install Skype for Business with Microsoft 365. These instructions explain how to get to the Skype for Business download, and install it. If you don't see the Skype for Business download in your portal, make sure the you purchased includes it.