Quick start

From your organization to Outlook

MailGuard is deployed to Outlook through Microsoft 365 Integrated apps.

1. Arrange the organization

MailGuard organization setup is currently assisted by Code13. Begin at Get started with the Microsoft 365 work or school account for your organization.

2. Deploy to Microsoft 365

A Microsoft 365 administrator uploads the Outlook add-in file and assigns the people who were invited in MailGuard. The invitation and the assignment are separate steps.

  1. Download MailGuard.outlook.xml.
  2. Open Microsoft 365 Integrated apps.
  3. Upload the custom app and assign selected users or groups.

3. Open Outlook after propagation

  1. Wait for deployment to propagate (often minutes; can take up to 24 hours).
  2. Fully quit and reopen Outlook if needed.
  3. Open any email message.
  4. Open MailGuard from the ribbon or Apps surface.

4. Sign in and scan

  1. Sign in with the work or school account your organization invited.
  2. Select an email to begin analysis.
  3. Review the verdict and Security Coach guidance.

Printable guide

Download the one-page Quick Start PDF for a printable reference.

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