1. Purchase and activate your plan
Go to microsoft.com/microsoft-365/business. Choose Business Basic ($6/user/mo), Standard ($12.50), or Premium ($22). Enter your payment info and choose the number of user licenses you need.
2. Verify your domain
Admin Center → Settings → Domains → Add domain. Enter your business domain (yourcompany.ca). Microsoft provides DNS records to add to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Google Domains, etc.). This proves domain ownership.
3. Create user accounts
Admin Center → Users → Add a user. Create accounts for each team member. Assign licenses. Users receive a welcome email with their new @yourcompany.ca address and setup instructions.
4. Set up email (Exchange)
Once DNS is verified, update your MX records (provided by Microsoft) at your domain registrar. Email will start flowing to Microsoft 365 within 24–48 hours. Set up Outlook on each device using the new @yourcompany.ca address.
5. Configure Teams
Microsoft Teams is included with most M365 plans. Install the Teams app on all devices. Set up channels for your departments. Configure meeting policies in Admin Center → Meetings.
6. Enable OneDrive and security
OneDrive for Business syncs to each user's device automatically. Enable MFA for all users: Admin Center → Security → MFA. Enable audit logging in the Compliance Center. These two steps are critical for security.
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