How to Install the Microsoft/Outlook 365 Mail Connect Plugin for Joomla!
Introduction
Seamlessly integrate Outlook and Microsoft 365 with your Joomla! site – send transactional emails, newsletters, and notifications directly through Microsoft’s trusted email services.
Getting Started
This is the official documentation for Microsoft/Outlook 365 Mail Connect Plugin for Joomla!
Why Choose This Plugin?
Many Joomla! sites struggle with email deliverability using default PHP mail or SMTP. This plugin bypasses those limitations by leveraging Microsoft’s secure APIs, ensuring your emails land in inboxes—not spam folders.
Features ✅
- Emails that actually reach inboxes – Microsoft’s trusted servers mean fewer delays or spam filters.
- Enhanced Security – OAuth 2.0 authentication keeps your credentials safe.
- Send emails directly through Outlook/Microsoft 365 – skip unreliable SMTP servers and use Microsoft’s API.
- Full visibility with JMail Log – log every email’s status, recipient, and send time.
- Set up in minutes – follow our simple guide and start sending emails right away.
Installation Guide
Requirements
- Joomla: 5.x
- PHP: 7.4 or higher
- MySQL: 5.6 or higher
Installation Steps
- Download the extension from Web357.com
- Log in to your Joomla Administrator
- Navigate to System → Extensions → Manage Extensions → Install Extensions
- Upload the downloaded file
- Click "Install" and wait for the process to complete
Post-Installation
- Navigate to System → Plugins, search for
microsoft
andweb357
and enable:- Installer - Microsoft/Outlook 365 Mail Connect
- System - Microsoft/Outlook 365 Mail Connect
- Ajax - Web357 Framework
- System - Web357 Framework
- Configure
System - Microsoft/Outlook 365 Mail Connect
- Test email functionality