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Multiple computers on one Microsoft 365 account

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2023-11-21T18:02:37+00:00

My wife and I have 6 computers. We need for each one to have access to 365. The access user name is my wife's phone number. Each of our computers use 365. At the moment I am not sure but I think that they are all connected to the same account. I need to verify that each computer has the same access to 365. If not; I need to give each one access to the same account with each computer having it's own name. I also need to have each computer connected to One Drive for back up purposes. I need help figuring this out. It would also be good for them all to be connected so that my wife and I can access files from each computer.

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  1. David Sanchez 19,065 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-11-21T18:38:03+00:00

    Hi Phillip! My name is David. I am a user of Microsoft products like you, and it is a pleasure to greet you.

    I'm happy to help you with your query regarding multiple computers accessing the same Microsoft 365 account.

    1. Verifying Access on Each Computer: To ensure each of your six computers has access to Microsoft 365 using your wife's phone number as the username, you'll need to check the account details on each computer. You can do this by opening any Microsoft 365 application (like Word or Excel), clicking on 'File', then 'Account'. Here, you'll see the User Information which should display the account currently logged in.
    2. Assigning Unique Names to Each Computer: For easy identification, it's a good practice to assign a unique name to each computer. You can do this in Windows 10 by going to Settings > System > About > Rename this PC. This won't affect the Microsoft 365 account but helps in distinguishing each device.
    3. Connecting to OneDrive for Backup: Each computer can be connected to OneDrive for backup purposes. You'll need to sign in to the OneDrive application on each computer using the same Microsoft 365 account credentials. This will synchronize the files across all devices, ensuring they are backed up and accessible from any computer.
    4. Accessing Files Across Computers: As long as each computer is signed into the same Microsoft 365 account and connected to OneDrive, you and your wife should be able to access files from each computer. The files saved in OneDrive will be available across all devices.
    5. License Limitations: Please note, Microsoft 365 subscriptions typically have a limit on the number of devices that can be signed in at one time. For personal subscriptions, this is often limited to 5 devices. You might need to check your subscription type and its specific terms to ensure compliance with the licensing agreements.

    Let me know if the shared information has been helpful. Regards.

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