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This wikiHow teaches you how to install the Salesforce add-in for Outlook.com (Windows and macOS) and Microsoft Outlook (Windows Desktop).

Method 1
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Installing Salesforce Lightning for Outlook.com

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  1. Go to https://www.outlook.com in a web browser. If you're already signed in to your Microsoft account in your web browser, you can skip this step. Otherwise, sign in to your account now.
  2. Go to https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/ . Now that you're signed in, you can install the add-in.
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  3. It's at the top-right corner of the screen. A list of matching results will appear.
  4. The product page will appear.
  5. It's the blue button in the left column. A pop-up message will appear.
  6. This redirects you back to Outlook.com, where an add-in installation window will appear.
    • If prompted to sign in again, click Sign in to do so.
  7. It's at the bottom of the installation window in the right panel. The Salesforce add-in will now install. When the installation is complete, you'll see a confirmation message.
  8. It's below the confirmation message. Salesforce is now installed.
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Method 2
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Installing Salesforce for Outlook (Windows Desktop)

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  1. The app should be closed while you install the Salesforce plugin.
  2. It's in your Salesforce personal settings. [1] A list of matching results will appear.
  3. It's the blue button under “Download Salesforce for Outlook.” A pop-up will appear.
    • If you're unable to click this button, you'll have to get your Salesforce administrator to assign you an Outlook configuration.
  4. The installer will now saved to your Downloads folder.
  5. If you don't see it on the desktop, press ⊞ Win + E to open the Explorer, then double-click Downloads .
  6. Double-click the installer, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. [2]
  7. If you don't want to log into the default site, click Change URL , then select a server. [3]
    • If you don't see your organization, click Other… , then enter the URL.
  8. Use your Salesforce login information.
  9. This connects Salesforce to Outlook.
  10. Now you'll see a screen displaying the different directions in which Salesforce and Outlook sync.
    • To select a different folder for any of the listed items, click Change Folder .
    • Click Sync All Outlook Items to sync everything.
    • Click Sync Only the Outlook Items I Select to sync only items you assign to the “Sync with Salesforce” category in Outlook.
  11. If you want to sync your personal tasks, contacts, and/or events with Salesforce, check your desired options.
  12. It's at the bottom-right corner of the window. The Salesforce system tray icon will turn red, meaning it's now active.
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