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# How to connect

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Note: You must have a Microsoft Outlook account in order to access this integration. This can be a personal account (e.g., <name@outlook.com>, <name@hotmail.com>) or a business Office 365 account.
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* Go to the Integrations Area – Navigate to Settings > Integrations in Zaapi.
* Click "Connect" – Locate the Outlook card within the integrations list and click the + Connect button.
* Sign in to Microsoft – A Microsoft sign-in window will appear. Enter your credentials to sign in to your Microsoft Outlook profile.
* Grant Access – Review the permissions requested and accept the conditions to authorize the connection.
* Sync Email History – You will be directed back to Zaapi where the integration will finalize.
  * Automatic Sync: Zaapi will automatically initiate a sync of your last 7 days of email history.
  * Ongoing Integration: After the initial sync, your emails will appear in the Zaapi inbox while remaining visible within your native Outlook account.