Upload the manifest file in Microsoft Office 365

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated August 1, 2024
  • 1 minute to read

    • After you create a manifest file, upload it to Microsoft Office 365. You can view and use the add-in Microsoft Office 365 after you upload the manifest file.

    Before you begin

    Important:
    The Workplace Reservations for Microsoft Outlook Add-in application does not support Microsoft Exchange On-Premises.

    Role required: sn_wsd_msaddin.admin

    Procedure

    1. Log in to the Microsoft Office 365 with your admin account.
    2. Select the app launcher icon in the upper-left and click Admin.
    3. In the admin center, go to Settings > Integrated apps.
    4. Select Deployed apps and select Upload custom apps.
    5. Select App type as Office Add-in.
    6. Select Upload manifest (.xml) file from device option.
    7. Click Choose File to select the manifest file that you have created for the add-in.
    8. Click Next.
    9. In the Assign users section, select one of the following options to specify whom to deploy the add-in.
      • Entire organization: Select this option to deploy the add-in to everyone.
      • Specific users/groups: Select this option to deploy the add-in to only selected users or user groups. Use the search option to find users or groups to whom you want to deploy the add-in.
      • Just me: Select this option to deploy the add-in only to you.
    10. Click Next.
    11. In the Deployment method section, review app permissions and selected settings.
    12. Click Finish deployment.
      A green tick appears when the add-in deployment is successful. Follow the instructions provided on the page to test if the add-in deployment is successful.
    13. On the final page, click Cancel to close the dialog box.

    Result

    The add-in is uploaded to Microsoft Office 365. The users to whom the add-in is deployed can view the add-in option while scheduling a meeting.