Accessing An Email Through Outlook (PWA)

Overview

Microsoft Outlook Progressive Web App (PWA) offers a seamless way to access your email directly from your browser, eliminating the need for a traditional desktop application. If you’ve been looking for a way to declutter your desktop while maintaining quick access to your email, replacing the Outlook desktop app icon with one that links directly to the web version is a great solution.

How to Install and Manage Outlook as a Progressive Web App (PWA)

Microsoft Outlook Progressive Web App (PWA) offers a seamless way to access your email directly from you

1. Open Outlook in Your Browser

• Log in to Microsoft 365 at office365.utk.edu using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

• From the left-hand menu, select Apps and then choose Outlook.

• Alternatively, go directly to https://outlook.office.com/mail/ to access Outlook.

2. Install Outlook as a Progressive Web App (PWA)

For Google Chrome:

• Click the three-dot menu (top-right corner).

• Go to Cast, Save, and Share and select Install Outlook (PWA).

• Move the new Outlook (PWA) icon to your desktop for easy access.

For Microsoft Edge:

• Click the three-dot menu (top-right corner).

• Navigate to Apps (or More Tools > Apps) and select Open in Outlook (PWA).

• From the Outlook (PWA) window, click the three-dot menu again.

• Select More Tools > Apps > Install Outlook (PWA).

• Move the new Outlook (PWA) icon to your desktop.

3. Remove the Old Desktop App Shortcut

• Locate the existing Outlook desktop app icon on your desktop.

• Right-click > Delete (this only removes the shortcut, not the app itself).

4. Uninstall Outlook (PWA), if needed

• In the Outlook (PWA) window, click the three-dot menu (top-right).

• Select Uninstall Outlook (PWA), then confirm Uninstall.

Need Help?
Contact the OIT HelpDesk at help.utk.edu or call 865-974-9900.