I cannot log into my new microsoft standard business account.

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I cannot log into my new microsoft standard business account.

RosemaryGin-0309 20

I want to start using my standard business account for PP. After purchase, I didn't set up my account properly, but I don't know what to do. I purchased the business plan, but if I was supposed to purchase a domain I didn't do that, because I don't know why I would need that. I am just needing a standard business plan so I can do mor on PP. Please help me.

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Anonymous

Hi Rosemary,

Thank you for reaching out.

If by “PP” you mean PowerPoint, you do not need to purchase a custom domain to start using it with your Microsoft 365 Business Standard subscription.

A custom domain (for example, yourbusiness.com) is only required if you want a branded email address like ******@yourbusiness.com. You can still use your subscription fully with the default Microsoft domain (such as yourcompany.onmicrosoft.com) and choose to add a custom domain later if needed.

To get started, please follow these steps:

1/ Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center

Go to: Microsoft 365 admin center

Sign in using the account associated with your purchase.

After purchasing, Microsoft typically sends a confirmation email that includes your admin account details. This account usually ends with onmicrosoft.com.

Note: The email used to make the purchase is not always the same as your admin sign-in account. If unsure, search your inbox for terms like “Microsoft” or “onmicrosoft.com” to locate the original email.

2/ Confirm your license is assigned

In the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, go to Users > Active users
Select your account
Open Licenses and apps
Ensure Microsoft 365 Business Standard is checked
Save changes

A license must be assigned before you can use apps like PowerPoint.

3/ Install PowerPoint / Office apps

Go to https://www.office.com
Sign in with your business account
Click Install apps > Microsoft 365 apps
Run the installer
Open PowerPoint and sign in with the same account

If your main goal is to access additional PowerPoint features, the key things to verify are that your subscription is active and that the correct license is assigned to your business account. You can skip setting up a custom domain for now unless you specifically need a branded email address or a more professional sign-in name.

I hope this helps you get started. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help.

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Anonymous

2026-06-28T16:46:20.78+00:00

Hi Rosemary,

I hope you’re doing well.

Just checking in on the support thread to see if my previous response helped resolve your issue. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to assist anytime. Thanks again for your collaboration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Warm regards.
RosemaryGin-0309 20 Reputation points

2026-07-06T05:24:34.25+00:00

Yes, I finally saw tht I have the license; however, I dont know how to upload the commercial fonts I purchased into the Power Point App. Could you guide me?

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Anonymous

2026-06-28T16:46:20.78+00:00

Hi Rosemary,

I hope you’re doing well.

Just checking in on the support thread to see if my previous response helped resolve your issue. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to assist anytime. Thanks again for your collaboration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Warm regards.
RosemaryGin-0309 20 Reputation points

2026-07-06T05:24:34.25+00:00

Yes, I finally saw tht I have the license; however, I dont know how to upload the commercial fonts I purchased into the Power Point App. Could you guide me?

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RosemaryGin-0309 20

I couldn't find this - User's image

I don't know if this is done yet - 'Ensure Microsoft 365 Business Standard is checked', but I understand the rest.

Anonymous

2026-07-07T19:27:33.2166667+00:00
Hi Rosemary,

Thank you for your response. I’m glad to hear you were able to confirm that the license is available.

Regarding "Ensure Microsoft 365 Business Standard is checked", this means that when you go to Microsoft 365 Admin Center > Users > Active users > select your account > Licenses and apps, the Microsoft 365 Business Standard license should be selected for your account. This confirms that the license has been assigned.

As for the commercial fonts, PowerPoint does not support uploading fonts directly into the application. Custom or purchased fonts must first be installed on your device, after which they become available in PowerPoint through your operating system's font library.

If you're using Windows:

Download the purchased font file (typically .ttf or .otf).

If the font is packaged in a .zip file, extract it first.

Right-click the font file and select Install.

Restart PowerPoint.

The font should then appear under Home > Font.

If you're using Mac:

Open the downloaded .ttf or .otf font file.

Select Install Font in Font Book.

Restart PowerPoint.

The font should now appear in the font list.

Additionally, please review the font vendor's licensing terms, especially if you plan to share the presentation, embed the font, or use it commercially, as some third-party fonts may have restrictions on embedding or redistribution.

For reference:

Download and install custom fonts to use with Office

Use decorative fonts from third-party vendors | Microsoft Support

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Warm regards.