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does salesforce for outlook work on mac

by Eldon Jacobson Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Salesforce for Outlook works with Outlook 2013, Office 365, Outlook for Mac and the Outlook Web App (OWA).Mar 18, 2015

Why doesn’t Salesforce for Outlook work on Mac?

Why Doesn’t Salesforce for Outlook Work on a Mac? The reason Salesforce for Outlook does not work on a Mac is because the Microsoft Outlook for Mac currently has no ad-on framework built into it. This means that it does not allow the installation of Salesforce for Outlook. So this lack of capability is not due to Salesforce but rather to Microsoft.

What is Salesforce for Outlook and how does it work?

“Salesforce for Outlook is a Microsoft® Outlook® integration application that you install, syncs contacts, events, and tasks between Outlook and Salesforce.

How do I install Salesforce for Outlook?

Close Microsoft Outlook. The app should be closed while you install the Salesforce plugin. Type salesforce for outlook into the Quick Find box. It's in your Salesforce personal settings. A list of matching results will appear. Click Salesforce for Outlook. Click Download. It's the blue button under “Download Salesforce for Outlook.”

Is there an add-on framework for Microsoft Outlook for Mac?

So far Microsoft has indicated it does not have plans to make an add-on framework available for the Microsoft Outlook for Mac but hopefully the recent Salesforce and Microsoft partnership will bring Salesforce for Outlook to Mac users.

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How do I integrate Salesforce with Outlook on Mac?

Click Connect in Salesforce to open Lightning Experience to the Email and Calendar Accounts page. Click New Account and follow the prompts to connect an account. Then return to Outlook for Mac, close and reopen the integration, and continue the login process.

Does Outlook work well on Mac?

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Can Outlook app run on Mac?

Outlook for Mac works with Microsoft 365, Outlook.com (including Hotmail and MSN), Gmail, Yahoo Mail, iCloud, IMAP, and POP accounts. A qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription is required for this app.

Is Salesforce for Outlook still supported?

Salesforce for Outlook is retiring in June 2023. We recommend that as a long-term plan, Salesforce administrators move users to our next-generation replacement products, Outlook Integration and Einstein Activity Capture.

Why is Outlook on Mac so different?

The major change in this new Outlook for Mac experience is the new toolbar on top. Microsoft has replaced the ribbon with a new customizable toolbar. Microsoft feels that this new toolbar helps reduce your visual clutter and helps you focus on what's most important.

Which is better Apple Mail or Outlook for Mac?

Outlook is more organized, secure, and stable, whereas Apple mail is simple and much easier to use. Overall, both have their merits and demerits based on which you can choose the one that fits your needs.

Is Outlook app for Mac free?

Outlook for Mac is not free. You can't download Outlook on your Mac for free unless you try it out as a free 30-day trial version of Microsoft 365. You could use the free webmail version of Outlook at Outlook.com, or there are other POP and IMAP email clients that you may want to explore.

How do I set up Outlook on my Mac?

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How do I access Outlook on my Mac?

Add your Outlook.com or Microsoft 365 email account into Outlook for Mac.Open Outlook.Type in your email address and password.Select Add Account.Select Done.

What is the difference between Salesforce for Outlook and lightning for Outlook?

Lightning for Outlook can link emails to Contacts, Leads, Accounts, Opportunities, and Cases. It can also relate Events to records within Salesforce, however if you're looking for a more automated sync of Events, you'll need to look into Lightning Sync.

Why is Salesforce for Outlook not working?

Make sure the Salesforce for Outlook SFO icon is present in the system tray. If SFO icon is not present, try to run it by double clicking on the icon from the Desktop and wait a few seconds to see if it shows up in the System Tray. If nothing happens, try to restart your computer and see if the icon shows up.

How do I install Salesforce in Outlook?

From your personal settings, enter Salesforce for Outlook in the Quick Find box, then select Salesforce for Outlook. Click Download. Then click Save File. If the Download button is unavailable, ask your administrator to assign you to an Outlook configuration.

How to sync Outlook with Salesforce?

Click Sync All Outlook Items to sync everything. Click Sync Only the Outlook Items I Select to sync only items you assign to the “Sync with Salesforce” category in Outlook. Select private items to sync. If you want to sync your personal tasks, contacts, and/or events with Salesforce, check your desired options.

Where is the Salesforce icon?

If you don't see the setup wizard, right-click the Salesforce icon in the system tray, then click Settings. ...

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