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Install the Microsoft Outlook Add-in for Email Security

You can use Microsoft Outlook Add-in for Email Security to report messages as spam or phishing attacks directly from your inbox. Once reported, the message will be sent to Bitdefender and analyzed.

Requirements

  • The add-in is only accessible from a primary mailbox. You cannot use the add-in on a shared mailbox.

  • Compatible outlook versions:

    • Outlook 2013 or later for Windows

    • Outlook 2016 or later for Mac

    • Outlook on the web for Exchange 2013 on-premises and later versions

    • Outlook on iOS

    • Outlook on Android

    • Outlook on the web in Office 365 and outlook.com

Install the plugin from the Office 365 admin center

  1. Copy the this add-in manifest URL :

  2. Go to the Office 365 admin center Add-in page and sign in.

  3. Click Deploy Add-in.

  4. Click Next.

  5. Select Upload custom apps.

  6. Select the I have a URL for the manifest file option and paste in this URL: 

    https://download.bitdefender.com/business/EmailSecurity/OutlookAdd-in/emsaddinmanifest.xml

  7. Select Upload.

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  8. Select the users you want to assign the add-in:

    • Everyone - all users in your company will have access to the add-in.

    • Specific users / groups - only the selected users will have access to the add-in.

    • Just me - only you will access to the add-in.

  9. Select the deployment method:

    • Fixed - the add-in will deploy automatically to all assigned users. Only you will be able to remove the add-in.

    • Available - users will have access to the add-in but will need to deploy it manually. All users will be able to remove the add-in.

    • Optional - the add-in will deploy automatically to all assigned users. All users will be able to remove the add-in.

  10. Click Deploy.

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If successful, the following message will appear:

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The add-in should now appear in the list:

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Install the plugin from Outlook

  1. In Outlook, go to File > Manage Add-ins.

  2. Go to My add-ins.

  3. Under Custom Add-ins click Add a custom add-in and select Add from URL....

  4. Enter this URL:

    https://download.bitdefender.com/business/EmailSecurity/OutlookAdd-in/emsaddinmanifest.xml

  5. Click OK.

If successful, the Add-in will appear under My add-ins > Custom Addins

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Using the add-in to report an email

Once installed, the a button will appear in your Outlook interface:

  • For web version

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  • For desktop app

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To report an email follow the steps below:

  1. Select the email you wish to report.

  2. Click the Bitdefender add-in button.

  3. Select either Report spam or Report phishing.

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