Overview
Microsoft 365 Business is the most popular productivity suite for small businesses. This guide walks you through the complete setup process.
Step 1: Choose Your Plan
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Business Basic | €6/user/month | Web apps + Teams + 1 TB OneDrive |
| Business Standard | €12.50/user/month | Desktop apps + web apps + Teams |
| Business Premium | €22/user/month | Everything + advanced security |
For most small businesses, Business Standard is the sweet spot.
Step 2: Set Up Your Domain
Add Your Domain
In the Microsoft 365 admin center, go to Settings → Domains → Add domain and enter your business domain (e.g., yourcompany.com).
Verify Domain Ownership
Add a TXT record to your DNS settings. Microsoft will provide the exact record to add.
Update DNS Records
Add the MX, CNAME, and TXT records Microsoft provides to route your email through Microsoft 365.
Step 3: Create User Accounts
Go to Users → Active users → Add a user for each team member. Assign them a Microsoft 365 license.
Step 4: Install Office Apps
Each user can sign in at office.com and download the desktop apps, or you can deploy them centrally using the Office Deployment Tool.
Step 5: Configure Teams
Set up your team channels, enable video calling, and connect any third-party integrations.
Bulk Setup
For 10+ users, use the CSV import feature in the admin center to create all accounts at once.
