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title: "Install the 8x8 Work for Outlook plug-in"
slug: "install-the-8x8-work-for-outlook-plug-in"
updated: 2026-07-23T10:06:56Z
published: 2026-07-23T10:06:56Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/install-the-8x8-work-for-outlook-plug-in"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Install the 8x8 Work for Outlook plug-in

You can install the **8x8 Work for Outlook** plug-in from the 8x8 website, and log in to get started.

> [!WARNING]
> Important:
> 
> In order for **8x8 Microsoft Integration** to function, ensure that you are using the appropriate plug-ins:
> 
> - Download version 6.0 of the plug-ins for [meetings with Outlook](/support/docs/download-8x8-work-for-outlook) and [calling with Outlook](/support/docs/download-8x8-work-for-outlook-click-to-call-plugin) .

**To install the plug-in:**

1. Download the *8x8OutlookWorkMeetingsPackageManager.exe* file from [Download 8x8 Work for Outlook](/support/docs/download-8x8-work-for-outlook) article.
2. Once the download completes, open the downloaded file.
3. If needed, accept the prompt to install the downloaded application.
4. Complete the installation wizard that opens.
5. Once installation completes, you may need to restart Microsoft **Outlook** and **Skype for Business**.
6. When you reopen **Outlook** or **Skype for Business**, you have access to the plug-in.

## Log in to the integration

Depending on which version of integration with **Outlook** you are using, you may need to log in to some components manually:

- **As a user of version 6.0 of the 8x8 Work for Outlook plug-in**: You must go to your **OutlookMail ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/tab-outlook-mail_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A38Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=34hNc6Fa%2FtzAkBYh%2BaWhqhVbY1kcgoHSfCtc9s9gSrM%3D)** or **Calendar ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/tab-outlook-calendar_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A38Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=34hNc6Fa%2FtzAkBYh%2BaWhqhVbY1kcgoHSfCtc9s9gSrM%3D)**, open the **8x8** menu in the header, and select **Log In**. In the login window that pops up:
  - If your user profile is set up to use **8x8 Work** credentials, enter your credentials in the window to log in and access **8x8 Meet** features.
  - If your user profile is set up to use **Single Sign-On** to log in with your existing company credentials:

> [!WARNING]
> Important:
> 
> Version 6.0.0 of the plug-in contains an issue that can prevent **Single Sign-On** from working properly; in order to log in as a user enabled for **Single Sign-On**, .
    1. Click **Use Single Sign On** to go to the **Single Sign-On** screen.
    2. Enter your 8x8 username or company email, and click **Continue**.
    3. Select your **Single Sign-On** identity provider to open that provider's login screen.
    4. In your identity provider's login screen, enter your **Single Sign-On** credentials, and confirm to log in and access **8x8 Meet** features.
- **As a user of version 6.0 of the Outlook Click to Call plug-in**: Upon opening **Outlook**, if you are also logged in to **8x8 Work for Desktop**, you automatically have access to 8x8 calling with **Outlook**.

## View additional information

For information on the integration, please refer to:

- Our [overview of the **8x8 Work for Outlook** plug-in](/documentation/docs/overview-integrate-with-outlook).
- Details on [managing 8x8 meetings using **8x8 Work for Outlook**](/documentation/docs/content-use-8x8-meet-with-the-outlook-plug-in).