Scenario
You have deployed the Exclaimer Outlook Add-in, and you notice that your signatures are not showing on Outlook desktop, but they are showing on Outlook Web without any issue.
Reason
The Exclaimer Outlook Add-in feature uses a connected service which is only available when the option for Optional connected experiences is enabled in Outlook.
Resolution
To resolve this issue:
Step 1: Check the Exclaimer Outlook Add-in Pre-requisites.
Pre-requisites
Mailbox type:
- Microsoft 365 mailboxes only
Windows
- Outlook on Windows (Microsoft 365 Subscription) [version 2409 (Build 18025.20000)]
- Outlook on Windows (Retail Perpetual) [version 2501 (Build 18429.20132)]
- Outlook 2024 on Windows (Volume-licensed perpetual) [version 2408 (Build 17932.20222)]
- Microsoft Outlook Web Access
- Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 or above
Mac
- Outlook on Mac [version 16.89 (24090815) or above]
NOTE: Only the New Outlook interface is supported. Go to Outlook > New Outlook to enable it.
Mobile:
- Android: Outlook version 4.2433.0 or above
- iOS: Outlook version 4.2433.0 or above
Microsoft 365 Plan
- Your Microsoft 365 plan must allow access to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps through Microsoft AppSource. Certain plans, such as Office 365 E2 do not support this.
Step 2: Make sure the Optional connected experiences option is enabled in Outlook.
To enable the Optional connected experiences option in Outlook:
- Log in to the Outlook Desktop App.
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Select File from the ribbon bar.
- Select Options from the menu sidebar.
The Outlook Options window is displayed. - Select Trust Center then select Trust Center Settings....
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Select Privacy Options, then select Privacy Settings...
- Check the Turn on optional connected experiences option.
- Select OK to save the changes.