Setting up the Outlook App on an Android/ChromeOS Device

Overview

The Outlook app is the preferred method of receiving your PCT email on your phone or tablet. Simply install the app and log in with your network account to access your email.

Instructions

Step 1. 

Install the Microsoft Outlook app from the Google Play Store. Link below.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.outlook&hl=en_US&gl=US

Image of the Google Play catalog entry for Microsoft Outlook

Step 2.

Open the Outlook app, tap "Add Account", and enter your PCT email address. Tap Continue at the bottom of the screen when finished.

Image of username field in the Outlook app

Step 3.

Choose the Office 365 account type.

Image of all account types available to connect with the Outlook app. Choose Office 365 in the upper left

Step 4.

You will be redirected to the Pennsylvania College of Technology single sign-on screen. Enter your Penn College network password, then press Sign In.

Image of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Single Sign On password page in the outlook app.

Step 5.

If this is your first time installing the app in a while, you will receive a multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompt. Use your authenticator app or enter the code you received. Once verified you'll be taken to your inbox. 

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