Upload a manifest to the Microsoft admin center

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated January 30, 2025
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    • Upload the manifest file to the Microsoft admin center to enable the add-in for all employees.

    Before you begin

    Ensure that you have downloaded a manifest file for the add-in. For more information, see Create a manifest file.

    Role required: Microsoft Admin

    Procedure

    1. Log in to the Microsoft admin center.
    2. Navigate to Settings > Integrated apps.
    3. On the Integrated apps page, select the Add-ins link.
    4. On the Add-ins page, select Deploy Add-In.
    5. Select Next, then select Upload custom apps.
    6. Select I have the manifest file (.xml) on this device, then select Choose file.
    7. Select the manifest file that you created for the add-in.
    8. On the Deploy a new add-in page, select Upload.
    9. Deploy the add-in from the admin center.
      For more information about deploying add-ins, see Deploy an Office Add-in using the admin center in the Microsoft documentation.