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How to Add Salesforce Add in to Outlook

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to connect the Salesforce add-in to your Outlook inbox.

Quick summary

The Salesforce Outlook Integration lets sales teams access CRM records directly inside Microsoft Outlook by enabling the add-in through Salesforce Setup. Once configured, users can log emails, view contact data, and sync their Inbox with Salesforce without leaving Outlook.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon at the top right menu of the Salesforce dashboard.
  2. Select 'Open Advanced Setup' from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the Quick Find search box, search for and select 'Outlook Integration and Sync'.
  4. Turn on Outlook Integration by switching the toggle button on.
  5. Once enabled, click 'Let users access Salesforce records from Outlook'.
  6. Choose your type of Microsoft cloud.
  7. To integrate your Inbox with Salesforce, toggle the button to enable it, then click 'Edit Settings'.
  8. Enable 'Make Inbox Available to Users' to complete the Outlook integration.

📌 Why this matters

The Salesforce for Outlook add-in bridges the gap between email communication and CRM data, allowing sales teams to view and update Salesforce records without switching applications. By enabling Outlook Integration and Sync directly in Salesforce Setup, admins can give every user instant access to contacts, leads, and opportunities inside their inbox. This reduces manual data entry, keeps CRM records accurate, and accelerates the sales cycle. For teams using Microsoft 365, it is one of the fastest ways to drive Salesforce adoption across the organization.
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