Setup and configure email

UM email setup resources

For step-by-step guides related to Microsoft 365 such as accessing your email in Outlook, visit the UM Microsoft 365 checklist for new users.

Mobile devices should be using the latest operating system (OS) or an OS no older than two previous versions.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Mail.
3. Select Accounts.
4. Select Add Account.
5. Select Microsoft Exchange.
6. Enter your UM email address:
   • Students: UMNetID@myumanitoba.ca
   • Staff and Faculty: firstname.lastname@umanitoba.ca
7. Select Next.
8. Select Sign in.
9. Enter your UMNetID password.
10. Select Sign In.

Mobile devices should be using the latest operating system (OS) or an OS no older than two previous versions.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Accounts.
3. Select Add Account.
4. Select Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
5. Enter your UM email address & UMNetID password: 
   • Students: UMNetID@myumanitoba.ca
   • Staff and Faculty: firstname.lastname@umanitoba.ca
6. Select Sign In.

Official Microsoft support resources

For official Microsoft guides on how to setup email for smartphones and tablets, see:

• Set up Office apps and email on a mobile device

For in-depth guides on how to add or remove an Outlook email account, visit these Microsoft support pages:

• How to add an email account to Outlook
• How to remove or delete an email account from Outlook

Request assistance with setting up email

Create an IT ticket to request assistance with setting up email.

Request assistance with setting up email