Installing the Zoom for Outlook add-in

The Zoom for Outlook add-in allows you to manage scheduling within the Outlook web and desktop apps. The add-in can be deployed and configured by Outlook admins and, once installed by users, it allows you to easily add a Zoom meeting to any new or existing calendar event.

Question

How do I install the Zoom for Outlook add-in?

Answer

How to install the add-in for Outlook (web)

You can install the Zoom for Outlook add-in for your own use if installing add-ins is permitted by your Office 365 admin.

1. Go to Zoom for Outlook in the Microsoft App Store.
2. Click Get It Now.
3. Follow the Microsoft App Store prompts to complete the installation.

Now that the add-in is installed, learn how to schedule and edit meetings through the add-in. 

How to install the add-in for Outlook 2013 or 2016 (desktop client)

Windows

Note: To install Zoom for Outlook on the Outlook desktop app, you must have a Microsoft Exchange account added to Outlook. Click the File tab to view accounts added.

If you only have an IMAP account, use Zoom for Outlook on the Outlook web app.

1. Open Outlook and sign in to your account.
2. In the upper-left corner, click the File tab.
3. In the navigation menu, click Info then scroll down and click Manage Add-ins.Outlook will open a browser to manage your add-ins. If prompted, sign in to your account.
4. In the Add-Ins for Outlook window, search for Zoom for Outlook and click Add.

Now that the add-in is installed, learn how to schedule and edit meetings through the add-in. 

macOS

To install Zoom for Outlook on the Outlook desktop app, you must have a Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 account added to Outlook. To check what type of account you are using with Outlook: 

1. Click Outlook on the macOS menu bar and select Preferences. 
2. Click Accounts to view the account(s) you are signed-in to. 
3. Verify that at least 1 account says Exchange or Office 365. 

If you only have an IMAP account, use Zoom for Outlook on the Outlook web app.

To install the Outlook add-in: 

1. Open Outlook and sign in to your account.
2. Switch to Mail view, click the ellipsis button, and then select Get Add-ins. Outlook will open a browser to manage your add-ins.
3. Search for Zoom for Outlook, or switch to the Admin-managed tab to view add-ins made available by your account admins. 
4. Click on Zoom for Outlook and then click Add. 

Now that the add-in is installed, learn how to schedule and edit meetings through the add-in. 

How to install the add-in for Outlook (mobile app)

1. Open the Outlook app on your Android or iOS mobile device. 
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-left corner. 
3. Tap the settings icon at the bottom of the panel. 
4. Swipe down and tap the Add-ins option.
5. Swipe down to find Zoom and then tap the + button to add it. 

Now that the add-in is installed, learn how to schedule and edit meetings through the add-in.