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Enterprise Deployment

This guide shows how to install the add-in for multiple users at once in your organization. It follows the official Microsoft installation guide.

You will need:

  • The so-called manifest file: download manifest
  • Microsoft Office 365 account with one of these admin roles:
    • Global Administrator
    • Azure Application Administrator
    • Exchange Administrator
  • Users must have one of these license types:
    • Microsoft 365 Business (Basic, Standard, or Premium)
    • Office 365 Enterprise (E1, E3, E5, or F3)
    • Microsoft 365 Enterprise (E3, E5, or F3)

For complete requirements, see the Microsoft documentation.

1. Go To Microsoft Office 365 — On the left sidebar click Admin icon.

Office 365 admin portal

2. Go to Settings > Integrated apps.

Integrated apps menu

3. Click on Upload custom apps.

Upload custom apps option

4. Select App type = Office Add-in.

Select Office add-in type

5. Upload manifest XML — Choose Upload manifest file from device and use the file provided above.

Upload manifest

6. Click Next and Add users — Keep the toggle for test deployment to No — assign which users should be able to see and use the Add-in.

Assign users

7. Finish deployment — Click Next — Accept permission request by clicking Next — Click Finish deployment.

1. Go to Home tab in Microsoft Word and click on Add-ins.

Home tab Add-ins button

2. Click on More Add-ins.

More Add-ins button

3. The Add-in should be visible among other Admin Managed Add-ins.

Refresh add-ins dialog