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Install alternate version of FreeBusy Outlook add-in for Office 365
Install alternate version of FreeBusy Outlook add-in for Office 365

Use this install method only when you can't open the FreeBusy Outlook add-in deployed by your organization.

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Step 1

Go to Outlook Manage Add-ins:
โ€‹https://outlook.office.com/?path=/options/manageapps
(you'll have to sign in with your Office 365 account)

Step 2

Select My add-ins

Scroll to Custom add-ins and choose Add From URL...

Step 3

Enter URL

https://freebusy.io/outlook/alternate.xml

Click Ok, accept the warning and then click Install

Step 4 - Outlook desktop

When you compose or reply to an email in Outlook desktop and when you schedule or reschedule a meeting in Outlook desktop, you'll be able to open the FreeBusy add-in from the ribbon. If you see two FreeBusy icons, open the one labeled "FreeBusyAlt".

Step 4 - Outlook web

When you compose or reply to an email in Outlook web you'll be able to open the FreeBusy add-in from the lower toolbar (might be necessary to search it in the drop-down menu). If you see two FreeBusy icons, open the one labeled "FreeBusyAlt".

When you schedule or reschedule a meeting in Outlook web, you'll be able to open the FreeBusy add-in from the upper toolbar in the event editing extended dialog:

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