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title: "Use 8x8 Meet with the Microsoft Office 365 add-in"
slug: "workd-use-8x8-meet-with-the-microsoft-office-365-add-in"
updated: 2026-07-23T10:06:53Z
published: 2026-07-23T10:06:53Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/workd-use-8x8-meet-with-the-microsoft-office-365-add-in"
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# Use 8x8 Meet with the Microsoft Office 365 add-in

Users are able to schedule meetings directly from **Office 365** by installing the **8x8 Work for Office 365** add-in. This add-in allows users to better coordinate with colleagues by creating 8x8 meetings via **Office 365** from any computer, and the closer integration with your Microsoft apps means that organizing meetings is easier than ever.

## Use the Office 365 add-in

In this version of **8x8 Work for Office 365**, you can:

**Create meetings**

1. From the **Office 365** home page, click **Mail** to open **Outlook**.
2. In your **Outlook** calendar, create a new calendar event.
3. In the header of the new calendar event that opens up, click **8x8 Integration** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon_365Open_18x18(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D). ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/365_SetUp_thumb_0_125(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/365_SetUp_MAC2_thumb_0_125(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)
4. In the 8x8 integration pane that opens, click **Add 8x8 Meeting**.
5. Add the meeting time, guests, description, and settings as needed. You can also choose to repeat the calendar event (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) or set a reminder before the event begins.
6. To save the meeting and send invitations to participants, click **Send**. The meeting appears in your **OutlookCalendar**![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon_365CalendarTab_18x18(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D) , and in **8x8 Work for Desktop** under **Meetings** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/Tab_Meetings_18x18(4).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)**> Upcoming meetings**.

**Join meetings**

You can join meetings via **8x8 Meet** through an email invitation, or through **8x8 Work for Desktop**.

**Via email invitation**

1. Open the invitation in your email inbox.
2. Join the meeting using the desired information available in the invitation:
  - A URL to join instantly via **8x8 Work**; click to launch the meeting in **8x8 Work for Desktop**.
  - A one-tap dial-in phone number to join via mobile audio without entering your Meeting ID; tap from your mobile device to join quickly while on the go.
  - Domestic and international dial-in phone numbers that have been assigned to the meeting. To dial in, call the desired number local to you, and enter the Meeting ID as needed.

**Via **8x8 Work****

**As a host:**

1. In **8x8 Work for Desktop**, go to **Meetings** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/Tab_Meetings_18x18(5).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D) **> Upcoming meetings** to view your list of meetings.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> You must sync 8x8 Work for Desktop with your Office 365 calendar. To desynchronize with a previously-synced calendar or sync with a new one, go to Settings > Meetings > Calendar for meetings in 8x8 Work for Desktop.
2. Hover over the desired meeting, and click the **Join** option that appears to launch the meeting.

As a participant:

1. In **8x8 Work for Desktop**, go to **Meetings** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/Tab_Meetings_18x18(6).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D) **> Upcoming meetings**.
2. To join the meeting:
  - If you synced **8x8 Work for Desktop** with your **Office 365** calendar, hover over the meeting, and click the **Join** option that appears to launch the meeting.
  - Click **Join Meeting** and enter or paste the meeting link provided in your email invitation.

**Cancel meetings**

1. From the **Office 365** home page, click **Mail** to open **Outlook**.
2. From the bottom-left corner of the **Outlook** page, open the **Calendar** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon_365CalendarTab_18x18(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D).
3. In the calendar, right-click the desired calendar event to open a drop-down menu. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/365_CancelCalendarEvent(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)
4. From the drop-down, select **Cancel**, and then choose whether you want to send the cancellation immediately or include a message with the cancellation email that participants will receive.

**Send integration feedback**

1. From the **Office 365** home page, click **Mail** to open **Outlook**.
2. From the bottom-left corner of the **Outlook** page, open the **Calendar** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon_365CalendarTab_18x18(3).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D).
3. In the calendar, double-click the desired calendar event to reopen and edit it. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/365_ReopenCalendarEvent_thumb_0_125.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)
4. In the header of the calendar event that opens, click **8x8 Integration m** to open the 8x8 integration pane. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/365_SetUp_thumb_0_125(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/365_SetUp_MAC2_thumb_0_125(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)
5. In the integration pane, click **Send feedback** to open the feedback window. In the feedback window, select the type of feedback you would like to send, and then enter a suggestion or describe an issue. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/365_SendFeedback_thumb_0_125.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A54%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A54%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2Fd8Dh4vITrI6d%2FbQQwkDyyUuqUetcrPnX3N6X09nxt4%3D)
6. Click **Send**. Integration data logs are automatically sent with your feedback in order to improve user experience.

## View additional information

For information on the integration, please refer to:

- Our [overview of the **8x8 Work for Office 365** add-in](/documentation/docs/workd-install-the-8x8-work-for-office-365-add-in).
- Details on [installing and logging in to **8x8 Work for Office 365**](/documentation/docs/workd-install-the-8x8-work-for-office-365-add-in).