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Adding the Emailgistics Add-in manually from Outlook

Installation for Outlook DesktopSystem Requirements 

  • Ensure that your Office 365 installation is on the Current Channel. 
  • You’ll need a version of Outlook from Office 365, specifically Outlook 2105 (build 14026.20246) or a newer release. 
  • You will need to be running Windows 10 or later. 

If on a Mac please contact our support team: [email protected]

How to Check Your Version of Outlook: 

  1. Open the Outlook Desktop App. 
  1. Click on “File” and then select “Office Account.” 
  1. On this page, you will find an “About Outlook” section that displays your version number. 

Installing Emailgistics Add-In as a Custom Integration in Outlook 365 

The Emailgistics Add-In enhances your Outlook experience by seamlessly integrating powerful features directly into your email client. To enable this integration, the Emailgistics Add-In is installed as a custom add-in in Outlook 365. This is accomplished using a file called a “manifest.” 

A manifest file serves as a blueprint, guiding Outlook on how to incorporate the Emailgistics Add-In’s functionalities into your existing interface. Following the instructions below will help you seamlessly install and access the Emailgistics Add-In within Outlook 365. 
 
Add-in Installation Instructions for Outlook Desktop Application: 
 
Obtaining the Manifest File: 

  1. Click on the following URL and download the zip file: https://emailgistics.com/download/emailgistics_addin_v2.zip 
  1. Locate the zip file on your machine, right-click it, and select Extract. 
  1. Choose the location you want to extract it to, and this is where the manifest file will be saved. 

Adding the Add-In via Manifest File to Outlook: 

  1. Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook on your desktop. 
  1. Access Add-Ins: Navigate to the add-ins tab (depending on your Outlook version) and select Manage Add-ins
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  1. Add the Add-In: 
  • Click on + Add custom add-in
  • Choose Add from file… 
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  • Browse and select the emailgistics_manifest.xml file you saved earlier. 
  1. Confirm and Install: Follow the prompts to confirm and install the Emailgistics Add-In. 
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  1. The Emailgistics add-in should now be visible in the “Custom add-ins” section. You can close the add-ins window. 
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  1. The Emailgistics add-in will now be accessible in your Outlook ribbon. 
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  1. Click it to open the add-in pane, and then select a shared mailbox message to work with. The first time you click the add-in button, you will be prompted to log in with your email account credentials. 

Note: The Add-in pane will appear when you are viewing/reading a message a message within a team inbox using Emailgistics. The 
Emailgistics add-in will also need to be opened for the first time when you are composing a message to access our Templates feature. 

Tip: Consider pinning the Add-in pane to ensure it always appears whenever you select a message.