Integration to Microsoft Outlook Introduction Using the Webex Meetings Desktop App

Learn how to configure the Cisco Webex Meetings integration to Microsoft Outlook. With the Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app, you can join and schedule meetings, and configure settings, all within Outlook.

Webex Meetings Integration to Microsoft Outlook

The integration to Microsoft Outlook is part of the Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app, and gives you an easy way to schedule, start, and join meetings from Microsoft Outlook.

Your site administrator may have installed the Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app for you. If not, you can download it from your Webex site. See Install and Set Up the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App.

Meeting invitees aren't required to use Outlook to join meetings that you schedule in Outlook and only need a Webex account if the meeting is restricted to Webex users on your site.

Webex Meetings Integration to Microsoft Outlook Toolbar Options

The integration to Microsoft Outlook adds a button and a drop-down list to the Home ribbon in Outlook. To access your schedule meeting options, go to Schedule Meeting > More. Most options are self-explanatory, but some require an explanation.

  • Meeting Templates–View templates that you or your site administrator saves on your Webex site. The templates contain meeting settings, you can choose from them to suit the needs of your meeting. Meeting templates are only available if your site administration enables them.

  • Set Scheduling Permission–Opens the My Webex > Scheduling Options page on your Webex site, where you can assign a delegate to schedule or edit meetings on your behalf.

  • My Meetings—Opens the Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app to the Meetings list, where you can view your scheduled Webex meetings.

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