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# Configuration

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

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## Step 1: Obtain the Manifest File

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

### Instructions:

1. Open a browser and go to your server:

   ```
   https://<server-fqdn>.pads4.com
   ```
2. Log in using an administrator account
3. Select **CMS Admin** from the list of available modules.
4. Navigate to:\
   **Plugins** → **Calendar**
5. Download the plugin manifest file by clicking:\
   **Download Outlook plugin Manifest file**

Save this file to a known location.

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## Step 2: Upload the Add-In to Microsoft Exchange

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

### For Exchange 2016 / 2019:

1. Open the **Exchange Admin Center (EAC)**\
   Refer to Microsoft’s documentation for accessing the EAC.
2. Navigate to:\
   `Organization` → `Add-Ins` *`(or Apps in Exchange 2013)`*
3. Click **+ (Add)** and select **Add from file**
4. 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.

### For Office 365 / Exchange Online

1. Open Office 365 Admin Center
2. Navigate to: `Settings` → `Integrated apps`
3. Click **Upload custom apps** and select `App type` → `Office Add-in`
4. Click **Upload manifiest file (.xml) from device** and select the **manifest file** you saved earlier.
5. Follow the steps required **(User + Deployment)** to finish the configuration.
6. Once finished, the **PADS4 Workspace Add-In** will appear in the list of available apps.

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## Step 3: Make the Add-In Available to Users

1. Double-click **PADS4 Workspace** in the list of apps.
2. In the **Edit Add-In Settings** dialog, check:\
   **Make this app available to users in your organization**
3. 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.

4. Click **Save** to apply the settings.

<Note>
  Make sure the email addresses of the users who make use of the plugin have a workspace account.

  This account needs to use the same email address as the Outlook user; this is used for authentication with the PADS4 backend, which enables you to use the PADS4 Workspace Add-in.
</Note>