Microsoft Office 365 - Add-Ins - FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Table of Contents

• How do I check if the Office 365 app / add-in I want is available for use?
• How do I view Office 365 add-ins that I have permissions to?
• How do I request permissions be removed from an Office 365 add-in?
   

Questions & Answers

How do I check if the Office 365 app / add-in I want is available for use?

1. Currently, IT is only granting access to Office 365 apps/add-ins that have received ‘Microsoft 365 Certification’. Microsoft 365 Certification offers assurances that data and privacy are adequately secured and protected when you use a third-party app. Additional information regarding Microsoft 365 Certification can be found here.
2. Use below links to check if the app / add-in wanted has received the Microsoft 365 Certification.

   Microsoft Excel Apps                                             

   Microsoft OneNote Apps

   Microsoft Outlook Apps

   Microsoft PowerPoint Apps 

   Microsoft Project Apps 

   Microsoft SharePoint Apps 

   Microsoft Teams Apps 

   Microsoft Word 

3. If the app/add-in that you want to use is listed in the links above as having Microsoft 365 Certification, please submit a request to be granted permissions to use the add-in.
4. If the app/add-in that you want to use is not listed in in the links above as having Microsoft 365 Certification, you will need to submit a request to the app’s developers to obtain the Microsoft 365 Certification.

How do I view Office 365 add-ins that I have permissions to?

Web Application Add-Ins Viewing

1. Open application

2. Click Insert on the top ribbon, select Office Add-ins.

3. Click the Admin Managed tab on the top.

4. From here you can view all the currently available Office 365 add-ins.

   

Desktop Application Add-ins Viewing

1. Open application

2. Click Insert on the top ribbon, then select My Add-ins.

3. Click the Admin Managed tab on the top.

4. From here you can view all the currently available Office 365 add-ins.

How do I request permissions be removed from an Office 365 add-in?

1. Start a support ticket by using this link Request Help.

2. Provide the following information.

   1. Add-in name

   2. Users / Groups needing add-in removed

      1. Users list by each email address

      2. Groups list by each group name

         

3. Request processed and permissions to add-in removed if approved.