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Version: 4.1 (2026 H2)

Outlook New Add-In

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This page only refers to the “new” Outlook (“Outlook (New)”). The COM AddIn is available for the classic Outlook: Client Installation

Overview​

The primedocs AddIn for Outlook offers a TaskPane to access e-mail templates or signature settings:

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The primedocs signatures can also be used in the Outlook Mobile app with the primedocs AddIn:

Requirements​

  • Microsoft 365 with an Office/Outlook version that supports web add-ins (new Outlook for Windows, Outlook in the browser, Outlook for Mac and Outlook Mobile).
  • Mailboxes on Exchange Online (Microsoft 365).
  • Reachability of the primedocs web application via HTTPS.
  • Distribution of the add-in via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

Installation​

Configure primedocs.config​

The Outlook AddIn must be configured at primedocs.config

Any GUID can be used as the id.

<primedocs>
...
  <outlookAddin id="[GUID]" namePrefix="" />
</primedocs>

The namePrefix can be used if there are several environments. The AddIns are then named in the form {namePrefix} primedocs.

After changing the primedocs.config, the web applications should be restarted.

Generate Manifest​

The Outlook AddIn manifest can then be generated via a link:

Add-inManifest URL
Outlookhttps://your-url.example.com/app/api/manifest/outlookaddin

Microsoft Admin App Installation​

The generated manifest can then be uploaded and distributed via Microsoft 365 Administration.

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The rollout of the app may take some time.
The distribution and access management of the app is carried out exclusively by Microsoft Administration.

If the add-in does not appear after distribution, see Troubleshooting: add-in rollout.