How to Add a Custom Domain in Office 365 and Set Up Users with Business Standard License

How to Add a Custom Domain in Office 365 and Set Up Users with Business Standard License

Introduction Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) allows businesses to use their own domain for email and collaboration services. In this guide, we will walk through adding a custom domain in Office 365, creating users, assigning licenses, logging into webmail, and configuring Outlook for desktop and laptop.

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Step 1: Adding a Custom Domain in Office 365

1. Sign in to Microsoft 365 Admin Center
   • Go to Microsoft 365 Admin Center
   • Log in with your administrator credentials.
2. Add Your Domain
   • Navigate to Settings > Domains
   • Click Add Domain and enter your custom domain (e.g., yourcompany.com).
3. Verify Domain Ownership
   • Microsoft will provide TXT, MX, and CNAME records.
   • Add these records to your domain registrar's DNS settings.
   • Click Verify after adding the records.
4. Update DNS Records
   • Configure MX records for email and CNAME records for Autodiscover.
   • Save changes and wait for propagation.

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Step 2: Creating Users in Office 365

1. Go to Microsoft 365 Admin Center
2. Navigate to Users > Active Users
3. Click "Add a User"
   • Enter user details: Name, username (email address), and password settings.
   • Choose the domain (e.g., user@yourcompany.com).
4. Assign Roles and Permissions (Optional)
5. Click "Create User"

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Step 3: Assigning Licenses

1. Go to Active Users
2. Select the User
3. Click "Licenses and Apps"
4. Select "Microsoft 365 Business Standard" License
5. Click "Save Changes"

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Step 4: Logging into Webmail (Outlook on the Web)

1. Go to Outlook Web Access
2. Enter Your Email and Password
3. Click Sign In
4. Access Inbox and Configure Settings

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Step 5: Configuring Outlook on Desktop and Laptop

For Windows:

1. Open Outlook Application
2. Go to File > Add Account
3. Enter Email Address (e.g., user@yourcompany.com) and click Connect
4. Enter Password and Click Next
5. Wait for Configuration to Complete and click Finish

For Mac:

1. Open Outlook for Mac
2. Go to Preferences > Accounts
3. Click the “+” Sign to Add an Account
4. Enter Email Address and Password
5. Follow On-Screen Instructions to Complete Setup

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully add a custom domain to Office 365, create users, assign licenses, and configure Outlook for email access. This ensures a professional and seamless email experience for your organization.

If you have any questions, leave a comment below!