Introduction
Deploy Microsoft 365 to macOS devices automatically — on a schedule, on new device enrollment, or as part of any automation workflow. Choose the specific product variant that matches your licensing, and Level handles the rest.
Install Microsoft 365 for macOS
From the automation pipeline in edit mode, click + Add action and select Install Microsoft 365 for macOS from the App management category.
The action panel opens with two sections: Action type (pre-set to Install Microsoft 365 for macOS) and Step configuration.
Product
The Product field is required. Two options are available for macOS:
Product | Notes |
Microsoft 365 Apps for business | Standard M365 subscription apps — includes Teams |
Microsoft 365 Apps for business (no Teams) | Same as above, Teams excluded from the install |
💡 TIP: Use the "(no Teams)" variant if your organization manages Teams deployment separately or if devices already have Teams installed through another channel. Installing over an existing Teams install can cause conflicts.
Conditions
The Conditions section lets you restrict when this action runs based on device attributes or the outcome of a previous action. Expand the section to add conditions.
See Action Conditions for the full reference on condition types, operators, and values.
Additional Options
Expand Additional options for additional execution settings including action name, failure behavior, output variables, and retries.
See Actions Overview for the full reference on additional options available on every action.
FAQ
What happens if Microsoft 365 is already installed on the device? The action will attempt to install the selected product regardless. Behavior depends on the existing installation state — if the same product is already present, the installer may no-op or upgrade in place. If a different product variant is installed, you may end up with a mixed state. Use a Conditions filter to check for existing installations before running.
Does this work on Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs? Microsoft 365 for Mac ships as a universal binary and runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel. Level installs the same package regardless of chip architecture.
Can I deploy to Windows devices with this action? No. This action targets macOS only. Use the Install Microsoft 365 for Windows action for Windows devices.
What if the device doesn't have internet access during the action? The installer requires an internet connection to download. The action will fail if the device can't reach Microsoft's CDN. Check the automation run log for error details.
Who can add or modify this action in an automation? Technicians with permission to edit automations in the relevant group. See Workspace → Permissions for access control configuration.