How to Use Microsoft Company Portal

Summary

Introduction of how to use Microsoft Company Portal so that users can install software.

Body

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. 

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Article ID: 162026
Created
Mon 5/11/26 1:10 PM
Modified
Thu 5/21/26 6:15 PM