Your Essex email
Sign in to Outlook
We use Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar. Sign in with your Essex email address and password.
Sign in to Outlook on the webGet Outlook on your devices
Free to install on up to 5 personal devices with your Essex account.
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Download the Outlook app, open it, and sign in with your Essex email and password. |
Sign in at portal.office.com/account and install Office under "Apps & devices". |
Report a suspicious email
Forward suspicious emails to phishing@essex.ac.uk. Reporting them helps us stop others receiving the same email - you're not just protecting yourself.
Visit our cyber security page to find out how to stay secure online and protect yourself from scams and fraud.
Email lists and groups
Join or manage an existing list
Lists exist for different roles and groups across the University.
Email a large group with no existing list
Use Mailshot to send to a temporary, ad-hoc list of up to 10,000 recipients, including non-Essex addresses.
Frequently asked questions
I've forgotten my password - what do I do?
Reset it yourself using Microsoft's account recovery tool - most issues are fixed in a few minutes. If that doesn't work, contact the IT Helpdesk for help.
Can I change my email address?
Your Essex email address itself can't be changed. PGR students can request an additional display address in the format firstname.surname@essex.ac.uk - choose a preferred email address.
What happens to my email when I graduate or leave?
Your University email closes with the rest of your IT account, 93 days after you complete or leave your studies. After that, you'll lose access to your inbox, so forward or save anything important before the closure date.
Need help?
Visit Microsoft's Outlook support pages for guides on getting started, adding accounts, sharing calendars, and troubleshooting.
Contact the IT Helpdesk for sign-in issues, mailbox problems, or account access.
