Microsoft 365 Personal accounts do not support custom add-ins or sideloading via XML files?

Question

Is the following statement true for Microsoft 365 Personal accounts?

Microsoft 365 Personal accounts do not support custom add-ins or sideloading via XML files.

If I want to use custom add-ins or sideloading via XML files, I have two options and need to choose one of them:

1. Join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program (if I have a Visual Studio Standard, Professional, or Enterprise subscription).
2. Upgrade my Microsoft 365 Personal account to a Microsoft 365 Business or Enterprise account.

Answer 1

Hi @Naee m Raza

Welcome to our forum!

What type of personal account is yours? outlook.com? Or what subscription did you purchase?

Microsoft 365 Personal accounts do not support custom add-ins or sideloading via XML files.

Yes. Personal Microsoft accounts typically don’t support custom add-ins or sideloading via XML files. This feature is generally available for organizational accounts, such as those provided by a workplace or educational institution, which have the necessary administrative permissions and settings.

Here are the requirements and methods for you to build and deploy your add-in:

Build your first Outlook add-in.

Deploy and publish Office Add-ins.

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