How to login to my work email in my desktop app?

Abarajitha Kuruvayooran 0 Reputation points
2026-09-05T19:35:38.3+00:00

Hi. I am unable to login to my work email in my desktop app in my mac. I have added a screenshot for your message. Please help me sign Screenshot 2026-09-06 at 01.04.44

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Thank you

Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For business

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  1. Ryan-N 15,470 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-09-05T19:52:06.53+00:00

    Hi Abarajitha,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Thank you for providing the screenshot.

    Based on the error message you shared, it is very likely that the license currently assigned to your account only includes access to Office web apps and does not include access to the Office desktop applications.

    Could you please visit the link below and let me know which license is currently assigned to your account? I will be happy to help you check whether your license includes access to the Office desktop applications.

    My account

    I hope this information is helpful.

    If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to share them in the comments on this post so I can continue to support you.

    I look forward to continuing the conversation.


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  2. Bruce (SqlWork.com) 85,196 Reputation points
    2026-09-08T19:23:44.0333333+00:00

    Outlook for Mac is only free for personal email accounts. To use to access a work or school account you need a paid version or 365 subscription. The message means your work account does not include a paid subscription (verify with your wrk admin). As suggested you can use the web version of outlook (office.com).

    To get desktop access you can buy a personal office 365 subscription to enable the outlook app to access your work email, or use the builtin Mac mail and calendar apps.

    Note: Mac mail and calendar app also work with personal outlook email accounts

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