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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for Microsoft 365 administrators to deploy the Draftable in Outlook Add-in organization-wide.
Draftable in Outlook is currently NOT supported for remote desktop, Citrix or RDP environments. Please also note that for the latest version of Chrome (142.0.7444), these add-ins do not work for Microsoft 365 in Chrome.

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Overview

Draftable in Outlook allows users to run Draftable comparisons directly from Outlook, with specialized features for comparing email attachments and accessing comparison tools from your inbox. Key Features:
  • File selection: Full side pane with file selection functionality, including recently compared files, email attachments (including DMS links), files from iManage, NetDocuments, SharePoint and other DMS systems
  • Inline attachment access: Browse and select email attachments and DMS links directly from the comparison interface, with automatic validation and version selection
  • Profiles: Ability to select from the user’s Draftable profiles (rendering sets)
  • Comparison type selection: Choose between redline, tracked changes, or side-by-side comparison types
  • Message read and compose modes: Works seamlessly in both reading and composing emails
  • Viewer: Option to open comparisons in Draftable’s rich viewer experience, with export to email, DMS, and more
  • Next actions: Direct access to complete workflow actions including open, save to DMS, print, email, or copy to clipboard

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Prerequisites

  • You must have admin privileges for Microsoft 365 (you will need a Microsoft 365 Business account)
  • Ensure your environment supports Office Add-ins via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • You must have at least Draftable v25.10.000 for this Add-in to correctly function.

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Step-by-Step Setup

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1. Go to the Integrated Apps Portal

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Visit the Integrated Apps section of the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
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Click Upload custom apps.

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2. Upload the Draftable in Outlook Add-in

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Under App type, select Office Add-in from the dropdown menu.
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Download the latest manifest file by following the below URL:
https://dl.draftable.com/addins/outlook-full/2.61.0.1/manifest.xml
Note: The Draftable in Outlook Add-in does not auto-update. You will need to retrieve the latest manifest file when you wish to update your version of the Add-in.
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This URL will always point to the latest version of the Draftable Add-in manifest.
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Click Validate.

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3. Configure Delivery to Users

You will be asked how the add-in should be deployed across your organization:
  • Assign to Entire organization, Specific users, or Groups depending on your use case.
  • Choose whether the add-in should be automatically installed or available for users to install manually.
Deployment methods:
  • Fixed - Add-in is automatically installed and users cannot remove it
  • Available - Add-in is available for users to install from their Office apps
  • Optional - Add-in is automatically installed but users can remove it

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4. Accept Permissions

You will be prompted to accept and approve the required permissions on behalf of your users.

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Required Permissions Overview

App Permissions:
  • Sign in and read users’ basic profile information.
  • Access user profile details including name, picture, username, and email address.
  • Read basic company information for signed-in users.
App Capabilities:
  • ReadWriteItem: Allows the app to read and write the contents of email messages and attachments.
  • SendReceiveData: Enables the app to communicate with the Draftable application for comparison processing.

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5. Finish Setup

Once permissions are approved and the app is assigned to your selected users, the Draftable in Outlook Add-in will be available within Outlook.
Please note: The Application installation and update can take up to 24 hours. In most cases, it appears within minutes. For more information about it, please visit Microsoft Documentation - Deploy add-ins in the admin center - Microsoft 365 admin | Microsoft Learn
We recommend that if the Add-in hasn’t been deployed in this time, you should get users to restart Outlook and their Machine to prompt the Add-in to be added.

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6. Verify Deployment

  1. Open Outlook
  2. Go to the Home tab
  3. Look for the Draftable section in the ribbon
  4. The add-in buttons should appear in the ribbon or under My Add-ins

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Troubleshooting

  • Wait up to 24 hours for deployment to fully propagate
  • Verify users are in the correct security group (if using group-based deployment)
  • Have users restart their Office applications
  • Check that users have active Microsoft 365 subscriptions with Office apps
  • Ensure users are signed in with their organizational account
  • Ensure you copied the complete URL without extra spaces or line breaks
  • Verify the URL is accessible from your network (not blocked by firewall or proxy)
  • Check that dl.draftable.com is not blocked by your organization’s web filter
  • Try accessing the URL directly in a browser to confirm it’s reachable
  • Return to Integrated apps in the Admin Center
  • Find the existing Draftable add-in in the list and click on it
  • Look for an Update option and provide the new manifest URL
  • The updated version will roll out to users automatically
  • Users may need to restart Office apps to see the update
  • Go to Integrated apps in the Admin Center
  • Click on the Draftable add-in
  • Select Remove or Delete
  • Confirm the removal
  • The add-in will be removed from users’ Office apps within 24 hours

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Need Help?

If you experience issues with deployment or setup, please contact support@draftable.com.