Deploying the Add-In

Scenario A — Self-installation by an individual user

1. Open Outlook (web or desktop).

2. In the ribbon choose Get Add-ins (desktop) or Add apps (web).

3. In the Add-ins window, search for “friendlyway”.

4. Click Add. The add-in is enabled immediately for that mailbox.

Propagation time: < 1 minute; restart Outlook if the button is not visible.

Scenario B — Organization-wide deployment from AppSource

1. Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center with global admin credentials.
2. Navigate to Settings → Integrated apps → Get apps.

3. Locate friendlyway for Outlook (or open the direct AppSource link and click Get it now).
4. Select Deploy.

5. Choose users/groups:

   • Just me: For testing purposes, assign only to your account.

   • Entire organization: Deploy to all users across your organization.

   • Specific users/groups: Choose individual users or groups for a targeted deployment.

   
6. Confirm required permissions and click Next → Finish deployment.

Propagation time: up to 6 hours across Outlook clients.

Scenario C — Centralized deployment with manifest (no Microsoft Store)

1. Admin Center → Settings → Integrated apps → Upload custom apps.

2. Provide link to manifest file and paste https://cloud.friendlyway.com/outlook-addin/manifest.xml.

   
3. Click Validate, then Next.

4. Assign users/groups as required and finish deployment.

Verify Installation

1. Ask the assigned users to restart Outlook or refresh their add-ins to see the friendlyway add-in.

2. Check if the add-in appears and functions as expected in their Outlook client.

Client	Where to look
Outlook Web	Calendar → New Meeting → Ribbon → friendlyway
Outlook Desktop	Calendar → New Meeting → Ribbon → friendlyway

If the button is missing after the stated propagation time, see Troubleshooting.