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Questions
- How do I set up Bowdoin email on my Android phone?
- How do I get my Bowdoin email on an Android device?
- What email app should I use for Bowdoin email on Android?
- How do I configure Outlook on my Android phone for Bowdoin email?
- Can I use the built-in Android mail app with my Bowdoin email account?
- How do I sign in to Bowdoin email on a Samsung phone or tablet?
Environment
This article applies to current Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff who want to access their Bowdoin email account on an Android phone or tablet.
- Device: Any Android phone or tablet (personal or Bowdoin-issued)
- App required: Microsoft Outlook for Android — available free from the Google Play Store
- Account required: An active Bowdoin Microsoft 365 email account and a registered Okta Verify device for multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Important: The built-in Android Mail app does not support the multi-factor authentication (MFA) required for Bowdoin accounts. You must use the Microsoft Outlook app.
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Install and configure the Outlook app
- On your Android device, open the Google Play Store and search for Microsoft Outlook.
- Tap Install and wait for the app to download.
- Open the Outlook app. Tap Get Started or Add Account if you already have Outlook installed.
- Enter your full Bowdoin email address (for example, username@bowdoin.edu) and tap Continue.
- Outlook will redirect you to the Bowdoin sign-in page. Enter your Bowdoin password and tap Sign In.
- Complete the Okta multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompt on your device.
- Follow any remaining setup prompts. Tap Skip or Maybe Later if asked to add another account.
- Your Bowdoin email, calendar, and contacts will begin syncing in the Outlook app.
Tip: Outlook for Android also syncs your Bowdoin calendar and contacts automatically. You do not need a separate app for those.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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