How Do I Configure the Outlook Desktop Client on a Mac?

Configuring the Outlook Desktop Client for Mac

The Outlook Desktop Client for Mac can be configured for active Faculty, Staff, and Students. The application is part of the Microsoft Office 365 suite available at portal.office.com.

Steps to Configure Outlook Desktop Client for Mac

1. Open Outlook
   Launch the Outlook application on your Mac.
2. Access Account Settings
   1. Click on the Tools tab.
   2. Click on Accounts.
   3. If adding an account for the first time, Outlook will prompt automatically.
   4. Otherwise, click the “+” sign in the lower-left corner.
3. Enter Email Address
   Input your full Loyola email address (e.g., hsolo@luc.edu).
   Click Continue.
4. Authenticate via LUC Single Sign-On
   1. The LUC Single Sign-On page will appear.
   2. Enter your UVID and password.
   3. Enter your password again if prompted.
5. Sign In and Finalize Configuration
   Click Sign in.
   Click Done to complete the setup process.

Additional Information

- For more information, see Microsoft’s support site: Add an Email Account to Outlook.

- Mac Mail on older versions of macOS does not function properly with the University's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) infrastructure. ITS recommends upgrading your macOS to at least Mojave or using the Outlook Desktop Client for Mac.

- If you encounter issues or need assistance, submit an incident to the ITS Service Desk: Submit an Incident.