How to install the Upfort Inbox Defender Outlook Add-In

Note: We have updated our Inbox Defender and the Outlook add-in will be soon removed. Find the details to get the newest version here: Set Up Inbox Defender for Microsoft Emails .

Use Outlook for your Microsoft emails? Here's how to get protected!  A separate application is needed beyond the browser extension to ensure your inbox is being protected. Note: some teams may have specifications on what can be installed within Outlook. If these steps don't work, be sure to reach out to your IT team.

1. To get started, open Outlook desktop app. In the top right corner, check for the “…” button then the Get Add-ins option..
   

2. Search for "Upfort Inbox Defender" and select it

   

3. Click on Add. Once the add-in shows as "Added", please close the Office Add-Ins pop up.
   
4. Add Upfort Inbox Defender to the toolbar : In the Outlook toolbar, check for the “…” button and click on the Customize Toolbar option. 
5. On the Installed Add-ins column, drag and drop the Upfort Inbox Defender option to the top of the Toolbar and click Done.
   
6. Activate Upfort Inbox Defender: Ensure an email is open. In the Outlook toolbar, click on the Upfort Inbox Defender button.
   
7. Click the Sign In button.
8. Enter the username and password you chose when setting up your Upfort account.
9. Click on the Pin icon on the right panel header. This keeps the add-in active and allows your emails to be analyzed.

Want to see it in action? Click on an email with the Add-In open to check the results.