Microsoft 365: How Many Devices Can Be Connected to My Account?

Summary

This article provides information on the number of devices that can be connected to a U-M Microsoft 365 account. It also includes steps for viewing the number of devices currently connected to an account.

Body

Environment

U-M Microsoft 365, device limits

Issue

How many devices can be connected to my Microsoft 365 account?

Resolution

U-M Microsoft 365 licensing only allows five consecutive devices to be connected to one account. You can install Office productivity apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 smartphones.

How can I tell how many devices I am using?

To view how many devices are signed into your U-M (ITS-managed) Microsoft 365 account:

  1. Sign in to your U-M Microsoft 365 account.
  2. Go to the My Account page if you aren't there already. (The sign-in link above should take you directly to your My Account page upon login.)
  3. Click View apps & devices under the "Office apps & devices" section block.

U-M Microsoft 365 "My account" page with a red box around "View apps & devices" under Office apps and devices section

  1. Click the down arrow beside "Devices."
  2. Review the information for your connected devices, ensuring you recognize all of them.

Additional Information

To view how many devices are connected to your overall U-M Microsoft 365 account (not specific to the Office 365 productivity apps):

  1. Sign in to your U-M Microsoft 365 account.
  2. Go to the My Account page. (The sign-in link above should take you directly to your My Account page upon login.)
  3. Click MANAGE DEVICES under the Devices section block.

The My Account page within U-M Microsoft 365 with a red box around "Manage Devices" in the Devices section

  1. Review the information for your connected devices, making sure you recognize them all.

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

Details

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Article ID: 10556
Created
Wed 8/2/23 1:41 PM
Modified
Mon 9/29/25 12:26 PM

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