Automated deployment of absentify in Microsoft Teams and Outlook

absentify’s deep integration with Microsoft 365 enables seamless deployment across your organization. By pre-installing the app in Microsoft Teams and Outlook, you ensure employees have immediate access to absence management features without the need for manual installation or setup. This saves significant time compared to other absence management tools that lack similar integration capabilities.

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Why choose automated deployment with absentify?

Deploying absentify through Microsoft 365 offers the following advantages:

• Time-saving deployment: Pre-installing the app eliminates the need for employees to manually download and configure the tool, saving hours of IT and HR support time.
• Enhanced user adoption: absentify appears directly in Teams and Outlook, ensuring employees can access it where they already work, increasing adoption rates.
• Integrated workflows: Unlike standalone absence management tools, absentify integrates directly into Microsoft 365, enabling users to manage absences while collaborating in Teams or managing schedules in Outlook.
• Efficient updates: Any changes or updates to the absentify app are automatically reflected in your Microsoft environment, reducing maintenance effort.

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Steps to Pre-Install absentify in Microsoft Teams

1. Access the Teams Admin Center:

   • Navigate to the Microsoft Teams admin center.
   • Sign in with your administrator credentials.

2. Manage App Permissions:

   • In the left-hand menu, select Teams apps > Manage apps.
   • Use the search bar to locate “absentify”.
   • Ensure that absentify is Allowed. If it’s blocked, select the app and click Allow.

3. Create or Modify an App Setup Policy:

   • Navigate to Teams apps > Setup policies.
   • To create a new policy, click Add. To modify an existing policy, select it from the list.
   • Provide a name and description for the policy if creating a new one.

4. Add absentify to the Policy:

   • Under the Installed apps section, click Add apps.
   • Search for “absentify” and click Add.
   • Repeat the process under the Pinned apps section to pin absentify to the app bar for users.
   • Arrange the order of pinned apps as desired.

5. Assign the Policy to Users or Teams:

   • After configuring the policy, click Save.
   • To assign the policy:
     • Go to Users > Manage users.
     • Select the user(s) or team(s) you want to assign the policy to.
     • Click Edit settings, then under Assigned policies, select the desired app setup policy.
     • Click Apply.

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Deploying absentify in Outlook

absentify is also available as an add-in for Outlook, enabling users to manage absences directly within their email interface. This integration enhances ease of use and accessibility for employees.

To deploy absentify in Outlook:

1. Access the Exchange Admin Center:

   • Navigate to the Exchange admin center.
   • Sign in with your administrator credentials.

2. Deploy the Add-In:

   • In the left-hand menu, select Organization > Add-ins.
   • Click + Add a new add-in and choose From the Office Store.
   • Search for “absentify” and click Add.
   • Follow the prompts to deploy the add-in to your organization.

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Browser-based access without Microsoft 365 licenses

If employees do not have access to Microsoft Teams or Outlook, absentify can still be accessed through the browser at app.absentify.com. Users can be created in the Microsoft admin portal without assigning licenses.

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The absentify advantage in deployment

With absentify’s integration into Microsoft 365, your organization can roll out a comprehensive absence management solution with minimal effort, providing:

• Time savings for IT and HR teams: Centralized deployment reduces the overhead of manual setups for individual employees.
• Streamlined employee experience: Users access absentify within the tools they already use daily, improving engagement and ease of use.
• Consistency across platforms: Whether in Teams, Outlook, or the browser, absentify provides a unified absence management experience.

By leveraging automated deployment, absentify helps your organization save time, boost efficiency, and offer a superior experience compared to non-integrated tools.