How to Use Microsoft Company Portal

Company Portal replaces Software Center. You can now install approved software yourself--no admin permissions required. 

Open the Company Portal

  • To launch Company Portal, click the Start Menu and type Company Portal, then select the app icon.

  • Tip: if the left-hand menu is collapsed, click the three-line icon (hamburger menu) in the top left to expand it. 

 

Switch to Column View (Recommended)

  • Click the Apps category in the left hand menu. By default, software appears as tiles. 

  • In the upper right corner, click the middle view icon to switch to Column View.

Why? Column view lets you see more software per page and includes a status column so you can instantly see what's already installed. 

 

Install Your Software

  • Click on the software you want to install
  • Click the Install button.


 

  • Track the progress in the status window that appears in the upper right corner. 

 

Verify Completion

  • Once finished, the status window will change to Installed.
  • The main action button will also change to Reinstall or Uninstall, letting you know the process is complete.

 

Troubleshooting

Why isn't a specific app showing up?
If you are expecting to see a piece of software but it isn't listed, you can force the Company Portal to check for updates. Go to Settings (bottom-left corner) and click the Sync button.