Installing the Zoom for Outlook add-in
Zoom for Outlook allows you to schedule meetings in the web and desktop versions of Outlook. Admins can deploy and configure the add-in, and users can install it and add Zoom meetings to existing or new Outlook events.
Set up the contacts and calendar integration for further integration with Office 365.
Note: You must have a Microsoft Exchange account in Outlook before you can install the add-in. Use an add-in on the Outlook web app if you only have an IMAP account. If you receive an error message while installing that says you do not have permission or are prohibited, you will need to contact your IT admin for assistance.
Permissions granted
As a result of installing the Zoom for Outlook add-in, the add-in is granted access to modify the content of your Outlook calendar events. You can use this capability to embed Zoom meeting invitations into Outlook events. According to the meeting schedule template configured by your admin, the format and content of the meeting invitation will differ.
How to install the add-in for all users (Office 365 admin)
- Log in to the Office 365 Admin Portal.
- Select Settings then Integrated apps from the navigation menu on the left.
- Then click Get apps.
- Search for Zoom for Outlook, then click Get it now.
- Enter your information and agree to the terms of use, then click Continue.
- Review the add-in details, and click Next.
- Select how you want the add-in deployed at your organization.
- Optional, enabled: The Zoom for Outlook add-in will be added for all of your users, but they can remove it.
- Optional, disabled: All users will have the option to add Zoom for Outlook, but it will not be added to their Outlook by default.
- Mandatory, always enabled: The Zoom for Outlook add-in will be added for all of your users and they will not be able to disable it.
- Click Next.
- Select who has access to this add-in. You can search for groups to add them.
- Click Save.
The manifest file will process. - When finished, click Close.
Note: You may need to restart your apps to see the new add-in. Additionally, changes may also take a few minutes to propagate to all users depending on the number of users in your account.
How to manually deploy the add-in for all users (Office 365 admin)
The Outlook add-in can be deployed in certain cases using a custom manifest file (offline) or a custom deployment package.
- Install the Outlook Add-in by downloading the manifest file.
- Visit the Admin Portal in Office 365 to perform the installation.
- In the Settings section, click on Add-ins & Services to expand that section.
- When the Add-In is ready, you will be able to deploy it.
- You can do so by clicking the Next button.
- Select the application you wish to upload.
- There is a manifest file on this device (.xml) that I have selected.
- To open the manifest file, click the Choose File button.
- A window will appear asking you to upload it.
- You will be asked to select how the manifest file will be applied to the users, then click on Deploy.
- The deployment process is now complete, please click Close.
How to install the add-in for Outlook (web)
If installing add-ins is permitted by your Office 365 administrator, you can install Zoom for Outlook for your own use.
- Visit the Microsoft App Store to download Zoom for Outlook.
- Just click the Get It Now button.
- Follow the instructions to install Zoom for Outlook.
Learn how to schedule and edit meetings through the add-in now that it is installed.
How to install the add-in for Outlook 2013 or 2016 (desktop client)
Windows
Note: It is necessary to add a Microsoft Exchange account to Outlook to install Zoom for Outlook on the Outlook desktop app. Click on the File tab to view the accounts added.
If you only have an IMAP account, use Zoom for Outlook on the Outlook web app.
- Sign in to your Outlook account.
- Select the File tab at the top left corner.
- To manage add-ins, click Manage Add-ins from the navigation menu.
A browser will open for you to manage add-ins. Log in if you are prompted. - Click Add-Ins for Outlook and search for Zoom for Outlook.
Now that the add-in is installed, learn how to schedule and edit meetings through the add-in.
macOS
Adding a Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 account to Outlook is the first step in installing Zoom for Outlook on the Outlook desktop application.
Verify your account type
- You can select Preferences in the Outlook window by clicking on the Outlook icon in the macOS menu bar.
- You can view your account(s) by clicking Accounts.
- You should see Exchange or Office 365 at least on one account.
Zoom for Outlook for Outlook web apps is only available for IMAP accounts.
Install the Outlook add-in
- Sign in to your Outlook account and open the program.
- Then choose Get Add-Ins from the ellipsis button located in Mail view. An add-ins browser will open.
- In order to find Zoom for Outlook add-ins, you should search for Zoom for Outlook or click the Admin-managed tab on the left-hand side of your account page.
- After that you should click Add for Zoom for Outlook.
You can now use the add-in for scheduling meetings and editing them based on an add-in that has been installed.
How to install the add-in for Outlook (mobile app)
- On your Android or iOS mobile device, open the Outlook app.
- Select your profile icon.
- Scroll down to the settings section.
- Swipe down and tap the Add-ins option.
- Swipe down to find Zoom and then tap the + button to add it.
Now that the add-in is installed, learn how to schedule and edit meetings through the add-in.
Pre-configure SSO login domains
Administrators can deploy the Zoom Office 365 add-in with a preconfigured URL for single sign-on (SSO). With the URL preconfigured, if a user is using the Add a Zoom Meeting or Settings options in the add-in, it will automatically use SSO to authenticate.