Deploy Filer Outlook Add-in via the Microsoft Admin Center

Aaron Rendell
Aaron Rendell
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Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions for Microsoft 365 administrators on how to install and deploy the Filer Outlook add-in via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

You can choose to deploy the Outlook add-in to:

  • Specific users,
  • an Active Directory (AD) group,
  • or your Entire Organisation.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that:

  • You have Global Administrator or Exchange Administrator privileges.
  • You have the Filer Outlook add-in .manifest XML file.
  • Your organisation uses Microsoft 365 with Outlook for Web, Desktop, or Mobile.

Step 1: Access the Microsoft 365 Admin Center

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
  2. In the left-hand menu, expand Settings and select Integrated apps.
  3. Click Get apps at the top of the page.

Step 2: Choose the Outlook Add-in

  1. Click Upload custom apps.
  2. Select Upload manifest file and browse for your XML file.
  3. Click Next.

Step 3: Confirm Deployment

  1. Review the deployment summary.
  2. Click Deploy to finalize the installation.
  3. The deployment process may take up to 24 hours to propagate.
  4. Users will see the add-in in Outlook under the Add-ins section.

Troubleshooting

  • If the add-in does not appear for users, ensure they are using an Outlook client that supports add-ins.
  • Check if the deployment has completed by reviewing the Deployment status in the Integrated apps section.
  • Ensure that users have signed out and signed back into Outlook for the changes to take effect.

For further assistance, visit the Microsoft 365 Support page.