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title: "📋 Outlook Add-In (classic): Setting up software distribution via GPO"
url: "https://support.ftapi.com/en/article/-outlook-add-in-klassisch-softwareverteilung-per-gpo-einrichten"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-06-22T07:11:11.251Z"
---

# 📋 Outlook Add-In (classic): Setting up software distribution via GPO

This guide provides administrators with a step-by-step walkthrough on how to distribute the FTAPI Outlook Add-In to clients in a Windows network using Group Policy Objects (GPO).

## Preparation & Downloads

Before you begin the setup, ensure that you have provided the correct installer and all necessary dependencies on a central share.

-   **Installer:** You must use the `Small_Installer` (MSI) for software distribution.
-   **Dependencies:** .NET Framework 4.8+, VSTO 2010 Runtime, and WebView 2 must be pre-installed on the clients.

## Setting up the Group Policy

The installation is performed via the computer configuration to make the add-in available system-wide.

### 1\. Add package

Navigate in the Group Policy Management Editor to:

`Computer Configuration > Policies > Software Settings > Software installation`

-   Right-click: **New > Package**

![Screenshot GPO Editor add package](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/c7504721-eb11-450e-8b30-7f577267fc44)

### 2\. Select installer

-   You must select the MSI file via a **UNC path** (e.g., `\Server\Software\FTAPI\FTAPIOutlookAddInInstallerSmall_x64.msi`).

![Screenshot file selection UNC path](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/e4d1e43b-e0c9-4ee6-b490-48a9806394ab)

### 3\. Define deployment method

-   In the dialog, select the option **"Assigned"**. This ensures the add-in is automatically installed before login during the next computer restart.

![Screenshot deployment method assigned](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/74097320-ff23-4898-8176-7676c2a7a193)

### 4\. Verification in the editor

The package should now be correctly listed in the editor overview with the status "Assigned".

![Screenshot GPO overview of packages](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/fb6ab624-d93a-4e80-be4c-28398d281a95)

## **Related articles**

> #### [**📋 Outlook Add-In (classic): Downloads & System Requirements**](https://support.ftapi.com/de/article/-outlook-add-in-downloads-systemvoraussetzungen)
> 
> #### [**📋 Outlook Add-In (classic): Installation parameters for administrators**](https://support.ftapi.com/de/article/outlook-add-in-installationsparameter)