Microsoft to Add Multi-Account Support for Add-Ins in New Outlook for Windows

Microsoft will soon release multi-account support for add-ins and apps in the new Outlook for Windows client.

Published: Oct 21, 2024

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Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft’s upcoming update for Outlook for Windows will introduce multi-account support for add-ins and apps.
  • The available add-ins will dynamically change based on the selected message or user account.
  • This new feature is expected to become general availability by mid-December.

Microsoft is about to introduce multi-account support for add-ins and apps in its new Outlook for Windows client. This new feature will dynamically adjust the available add-ins based on the selected message or user account.

Add-ins are small apps or tools that help users perform tasks directly within Microsoft Outlook without switching to other applications. Users can find add-ins for various purposes, such as project management, CRM integration, email tracking, and more. For instance, add-ins can be used to schedule a meeting with a single click or to track the status of a project.

As of today, the new Outlook for Windows app only allows users to access apps and add-ins within their primary email account. However, users can’t access add-ins for secondary accounts. “After this rollout, available add-ins and modules in Outlook will dynamically change to reflect what is available in the context of a selected message or user account,” the company explained in a message on the Microsoft 365 admin center.

This new feature removes the requirement for administrators to manually set an account as primary for add-ins to work in the new Outlook for Windows client. Users will retain all their existing features while gaining access to additional add-ins in their non-primary accounts.

When will the new multi-account feature be rolled out in the new Outlook for Windows client?

Microsoft notes that this feature will begin rolling out to targeted release customers by the end of this month, and will be enabled by default for all commercial customers. The company expects to make this capability generally available by mid-December.

In related news, Microsoft is working on a new feature that will allow users to launch the new Outlook for Windows client without an Internet connection. This new capability will allow users to read, manage, and view Outlook items as well as perform other actions (like deleting, archiving, categorizing, and pinning emails).

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