This service provides Microsoft Office 365. Enjoy a full, installed Office experience across PCs, Macs, Windows tablets and iPad® and Android™ tablets, and most mobile devices. Each user can install Office on 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets/phones.
Important note: From October 2024 Microsoft implemented Multi-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account.
You will always have the latest versions of the Office programs.
When students graduate, their Office 365 ProPlus subscription through the NWU ends upon graduation. Graduated students may then enrol into other consumer or commercial offers available.
Sign in with NWU#@mynwu.ac.za (e.g. 12345678@mynwu.ac.za). Your password is your Network password (the same one you use for eFundi).
If you already set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), verify your identity using your chosen second factor.
If you haven't set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your Microsoft 365 account yet, Microsoft will prompt you to do so in order to increase the security of your account.
Steps to Set Up MFA:
Sign in to your Microsoft 365 account with your password.
You’ll be prompted with a setup wizard to configure MFA.
Options will include using the Microsoft Authenticator app, or SMS/text message for verification.
Complete the setup and follow the instructions provided to verify your identity using your chosen second factor.
See the webpage for detailed information on Microsoft 365 MFA.
Visit http://services.nwu.ac.za/information-technology/office365-subscription for the instructions.
Log a ticket or contact your IT Service Desk.