1. Using your computer’s Internet browser, go to https://m365.cloud.microsoft
2. Click on Sign In. The next page will ask you to enter your email address or a password (if asked for a password, go to step 4, otherwise go to step 3).
3. Enter your Branch assigned email (example: “chair_email@westnipissinglegion.ca”) on the Sign In form. Click Next.
4. On the Enter password form click “Forgot my password”.
5. Ensure your Branch assigned email is entered in the Email or username field. Enter the “Captcha” code (verifies your are human). Click Next.
6. Verification step 1 – ensure email is selected. Your personal email (with asterisks) is displayed so you know where the verification code will be sent to. Click on Email.
7. Verification step 2 – enter the verification code that was sent to your personal email account. Click Next.
8. Choose a new password – follow the instructions on this page to create your new password.
9. Once completed, you can go back to the Sign In page and log into your Branch account.

You can find your Branch assigned email by clicking here for Branch accounts or here for LA accounts. These links can also be found in the footer of this website.

This is also referred to as your Branch business account. Only Branch executives, chairs and LA Executives, chairs are provided business accounts and are available to members on an “as needed” basis..

Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365, is a subscription service that provides access to a suite of online services and the latest versions of familiar Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook. It’s designed for both personal and business use, offering features like cloud storage, advanced security, and ongoing customer support. 

Outlook, the Branch’s email tool, is Microsoft’s name for their email service and is more business oriented than Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.

Cloud computing refers to the on-demand delivery of computing services over the internet. It eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure (servers, floor space, storage, power, etc) and allows users to work remotely. Here’s a simplified explanation of how cloud computing works:

a) Data and and applications are stored on remote servers owned by cloud service providers, ie: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
b) Users access these resources via the internet, using a web browser or dedicated software.
c) Cloud computing offers scalability, as users can easily increase or decrease their resources based on demand.
d) It provides reliable data backup and disaster recovery options.
e) Security measures, such as encryption and authentication, protect data stored in the cloud.