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# Configure the Microsoft Word add-in for ServiceNow Contracts

# Configure the Microsoft Word add-in for ServiceNow Contracts {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

As an admin, configure the Microsoft Word add-in for ServiceNow Contracts.

## Before you begin

Ensure that the Global application for the Content-Security-Policy response header is inactive and the Microsoft Word Add-in for ServiceNow Contracts application is active. For more information, see [Configure HTTP response headers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-http-response-header&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US).

Role required: admin

## About this task

Microsoft Word add-in for ServiceNow Contracts will be installed when you install Contract Management Pro. You need to configure it to be available in the Microsoft Word as an add-in.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllServiceNow Add-Ins for OfficeOffice Add-In Manifests.
2. From the Office Manifests list, select ServiceNow Contracts.
3. If your ServiceNow instance is configured with single sign-on (SSO) login, clear the Login Page not Required check box, right-click the form header, and then select Save.
4. Select Download Manifest to download the file.
5. If your ServiceNow instance is configured with single sign-on (SSO) login, update the manifest file.
   1. Open the manifest file.
   2. Locate the `AppDomains` element.
   3. Add a `AppDomain` element and enter the SSO host URL inside it.  
      Example

          <AppDomains>
          <AppDomain><Instance URl></AppDomain>
          <AppDomain><SSO Host URl></AppDomain> <!-- Enter the host URL only, e.g., www.<sso provider>.com -->
          </AppDomains>

   4. Save the manifest file.
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6. Configure the add-in.

   | System | Steps |
   | macOS | 1. Copy the manifest file to the /Users/\<user-id\>/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Word/Data/Documents/wef directory. 2. Open Microsoft Word. 3. Open a document where you want to mark the content controls. 4. Navigate to InsertMy Add-ins. 5. Select ServiceNow Contracts. 6. Navigate to the menu Home. {#cncore-config-word-addin__ul_u5t_cnc_bzb} |
   | Windows | 1. Publish the manifest file. For more information, see [Office Add-ins with the unified app manifest for Microsoft 365](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/testing/create-a-network-shared-folder-catalog-for-task-pane-and-content-add-ins) from the Microsoft Office 365. 2. Open Microsoft Word. 3. Open a document where you want to mark the content controls 4. Navigate to the menu InsertMy Add-ins. 5. Select ServiceNow Contracts to add the add-in. 6. Navigate to the Home menu. {#cncore-config-word-addin__ul_sv2_4nc_bzb} |
   | Microsoft Word Online | 1. Open Microsoft Word online. 2. In the Home ribbon, select Add-insMore Add-ins. The add-ins are displayed. 3. Navigate to ADMIN MANAGED. 4. Select Upload My Add-in. 5. In the Upload Add-in pop-up, browse and select the manifest file. 6. Select Upload. The Upload confirmation screen appears. {#cncore-config-word-addin__ul_chb_zjc_bzb} |
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## Result

The ServiceNow Contracts add-in is available in the Home ribbon.
**Related concepts**   

* [Set up Contracts Core](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cojS1NnXxGVRK~8KJ4ALEA "As a contract configurator, create and manage a library of clauses, clause variations and contract templates that will be used to generate contract document when a contract request is submitted.")
* [Configure contract templates for a contract request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dDYssHPKTTTJB21PkGleIw "Create contract templates to easily generate Microsoft Word contract documents based on request types.")
* [Configure document templates for standard letters or documents](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/q8GFiMP2yvUNjqIvcfxisQ "Create Word Document Templates to create standard letters or documents that can be signed by configured participants.")
* [Add and configure contract request functionality](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1XXDKHTXBOx51xPQrLIXxw "As contract administrator, add Contract Management Pro functionality application.")
* [Configuring Contract Workspace with UI Builder components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JNdYqYm_Bsfdt_Hg5QHewQ "Configure and customize Contract Workspace by using the UI Builder web user interface builder.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Install Contract Management Pro](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BxpkhhzTcgYdEnL6o28cDg "Install the Contract Management Pro application. The application installs related ServiceNow Store applications and plugins if they aren’t already installed.")
* [Configure Obligation Management notifications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jdHe5CCIcB1kQGhOa_AI3A "Activate Obligation Management notifications to notify users when an obligation task is created, assigned, submitted, approved, or rejected.")

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