Instructions

Access the Microsoft 365 link shared with you by someone from Loughborough University.

Step 1: Open the invitation

Once you have received an invitation to access the data (file or folder), open the Microsoft 365 invitation link contained within the email.

Tip: If you are using an organisation-managed device or browser, it may be easier to copy the link into an InPrivate/Incognito browser window.

When prompted, sign in using the email address that the invitation was sent to.

Step 2: Sign in or create an account

If you already have a Microsoft account

Sign in using your existing Microsoft 365 credentials.

If you do not have a Microsoft account

You may be asked to create an external Microsoft account.

  1. Create a password.
  2. Enter your display name.
  3. Select Next.
  4. Complete the account creation process.

Once completed, continue with the next step.

 

Step 3: Verify your identity

If prompted, click Send Code.

A 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email address.

  • Retrieve the code from your inbox.
  • Enter the code when prompted.
  • Select Next.

If you do not receive the code within a few minutes, check your Junk or Spam folder.

 

enter the code that was sent to your email

Step 4: Review permissions

You may be asked to review the permissions required to access the shared content.

Select Accept to continue.

You may also be prompted to choose how you would like to open the content, for example:

  • Word
  • Teams
  • Web Browser

Select your preferred option.

Next

To secure your account, Microsoft will require you to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Select Next.

Go to the next tab to complete MFA registration.