{"id":5090,"date":"2024-08-15T14:49:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=5090"},"modified":"2024-08-15T14:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:49:54","slug":"how-to-add-a-microsoft-365-package-to-a-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-microsoft-365-package-to-a-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Microsoft 365 Package to a Domain Name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When buying a domain name, this is just the start of your online business journey. You can then use your chosen domain name to setup a website and emails. This guide will show you how to setup a Microsoft Office365 package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessing your Online Control Panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing a Microsoft package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linking the package to a domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing setup method for your Microsoft package<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to our website <strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/names.co.uk\">names.co.uk<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once on the website, choose <strong>\u201cLog in\u201d <\/strong>found on the top right-hand side of the page and log into your Online Control Panel. If you need assistance with this, please follow this <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-access-your-control-panel\/\">guide<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have logged in successfully you should see your name or account name on the top right-hand side of the names.co.uk website. You\u2019ll now be able to choose a Microsoft package by going to \u201cEmail &amp; Office\u201d and choosing Microsoft 365 on the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-58.png\" alt=\"An image showing the Microsoft 365 product in the email drop down menu on the names.co.uk website\" class=\"wp-image-5091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-58.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-58-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-58-768x212.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-58-50x14.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The page will display all the information about the different packages we offer, so we advise to look through this page to ensure you are choosing the best package for you or your business. If you want to discuss the options and find the correct solution you can talk with our sales team on 0345 363 3632.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have chosen the package, please choose <strong>\u201cBuy now\u201d<\/strong> to proceed to the next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-59.png\" alt=\"An image showing our selection of Microsoft 365 packages\" class=\"wp-image-5092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-59.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-59-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-59-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-59-50x31.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting your chosen package and users, you need to type the domain name you want to use. This could be a brand-new domain name. If so choose the tab that says <strong>\u201cI Need a New Domain Name\u201d<\/strong> or if not click the tab for <strong>\u201cI Already Own a Domain Name\u201d<\/strong> and then choose submit once you have entered the domain name you want the package linked to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-60.png\" alt=\"An imgae showing the domain seelctor for a Microsoft 365 package\" class=\"wp-image-5093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-60.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-60-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-60-768x238.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-60-50x15.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next page will ask how you want the domain name to be setup. We would advise using <strong>\u201cFREE supported Setup\u201d<\/strong> and let our experts do the back-end domain name linking for you. However, you can choose a <strong>\u201cManual Setup\u201d<\/strong> also. If you choose the manual option, it means You will need to validate your domain name and update DNS records within your Online Control Panel and the Microsoft 365 Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-61.png\" alt=\"An image showing the selection of supported setup from within the Online Control Panel\" class=\"wp-image-5094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-61.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-61-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-61-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-61-50x18.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have chosen your setup preference, you will need to choose your renewal term and follow through the basket until you have purchased the package. Once processed, an email will be sent with any instructions and login assistance. This process can take around 24 hours to be fully setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, simply&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.names.co.uk\/tech_support\/tracking\/add.php\">raise a support request<\/a><\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;from within your Online Control Panel or call us on&nbsp;<strong>0345 363 3634<\/strong>. Our Support team are here to help and ready to assist you with your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance raising a support request please follow the following&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-open-a-support-enquiry\/\">guide<\/a>.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction When buying a domain name, this is just the start of your online business journey. 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