Configuration

This guide outlines how to configure the PADS4 Workspace Outlook Add-In for on-premise Microsoft Exchange environments.

Step 1: Obtain the Manifest File

You will first need to download the Outlook plugin manifest file from the PADS4 CMS Admin portal.

Open a browser and go to your server:
```
https://<server-fqdn>.pads4.com
```
Log in using an administrator account
(default credentials: Username: Administrator, Password: Admin1234!)
Select CMS Admin from the list of available modules.
Navigate to:
Plugins → Calendar
Download the plugin manifest file by clicking:
Download Outlook plugin Manifest file

Save this file to a known location.

To deploy the add-in organization-wide, follow the steps below.

Open the Exchange Admin Center (EAC)
Refer to Microsoft’s documentation for accessing the EAC.
Navigate to:
Organization → Add-Ins (or Apps in Exchange 2013)
Click + (Add) and select Add from file
Click Browse, locate the manifest file you saved earlier, and click Next

Once uploaded, the PADS4 Workspace Add-In will appear in the list of available apps.

Double-click PADS4 Workspace in the list of apps.
In the Edit Add-In Settings dialog, check:
Make this app available to users in your organization
Choose one of the following deployment modes:

Optional, enabled by default
Add-In is enabled, but users can disable it.
Optional, disabled by default
Add-In is available, but users must enable it.
Mandatory, always enabled
Add-In is enforced; users cannot disable it.