How to Install Sendent (Cross-Platform) at Organizational Level

When installing the add-in, you have the flexibility to choose between two distribution methods: at the individual level or the organizational level. To learn how to distribute the Sendent for Outlook at an individual level please refer to the user guide here.

Distribution on the Organizational Level

This distribution method enables administrators to deploy the add-in to all users within the organization through the Microsoft 365 admin center. It ensures a consistent setup and is efficient for larger organizations.

You need to have a Microsoft 365 account.

1. Log into your Microsoft 365 Admin Center as an administrator here: https://admin.microsoft.com.

2. From the sidebar navigation menu, click Settings and the Integrated app option.

3. From the integrated apps page, click the Upload Custom Apps button.

4. Select the app type from the pop-up dialog and choose "Office Add-in" as the app type.

5. Enter the manifest file URL: https://<yourdomain>/manifest.xml.

This URL should have been distributed to you when setting up a docker container. Please refer to this guide for details on setting up a docker container.

6. Click "Validate" and proceed to "Next" if validation is successful.

If this is a test add-in deployment, please toggle the Yes button. Toggling this button allows you to filter apps based on whether they were deployed as a test to a limited set of users or deployed to the entire organization.

7. For Organization-Wide Distribution, select Entire organization.

8. Click "Next" to deploy the add-in to all users within the organization.

9. For Group Distribution, select Specific users/groups.

10. In the search box, enter the names of users or groups you wish to include.

Please note:

Ensure the selected users or groups are accurate to avoid unintended access or lack of access to the add-in. You can edit users later after the add-in is installed.

11. Click "Next" after selecting the right option.

12. Review the app permissions and capabilities required by the add-in. Click "Next" to continue.

13. Verify the add-in details and the targeted users/groups if you selected this option. Click "Finish deployment" to initiate the process.

Important Notes:

Deployment Timeline: Allow up to an hour for the deployment to complete.
Restart Outlook: You may need to restart Outlook to ensure the add-in's visibility.