How do I configure my Android phone to work with Microsoft 365 Exchange Email account?

Values for the settings requested if you manually configure it:

  • User Name: CougarNetID@cougarnet.uh.edu
  • Email Address: EmailID@central.uh.edu
  • Exchange server address: outlook.office365.com


How to Set Up Exchange/CougarNet Email using Androids Built in Settings


The steps below may not be identical for every Android model, but the information will be the same.


1. Press Settings




2. Press Cloud and accounts




3. Press Account.  



4. Press Add account.



5. Press Email.  



6. Press Office365.



7. Enter your Microsoft 365 username.

8. Press Next




9. Enter your Microsoft 365 password.

10. Press Sign in




11. Press Apply





12. Choose the desired options.

13. Press Done




14. Press Activate.



15. Enter the desired account name.

16. Press Done.




Note: To view the emails on your Android press the Email app.






Created: Jun 18, 2017 - 11:54am Updated: Apr 11, 2023 - 8:17am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 2815
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