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# Outlook integration

### How to Send Emails from Forms Using Outlook
The Outlook integration lets you send emails from your forms using your own Outlook or Microsoft 365 account. This is helpful when you want your emails to look professional and come directly from your own address. With this setup, you can send confirmations, replies, or notifications directly from your Outlook inbox using Formester.
Follow the steps below to connect Outlook and start sending emails from your forms.

### Step 1: Login to Formester
* Log in to your Formester account and open your dashboard.
* Make sure you are using the account where your form is created.

### Step 2: Open Integrations
* From the dashboard, look at the bottom left menu.
* Click on **Integrations** to see all available integrations.

### Step 3: Add Outlook Integration
* Find Outlook in the integrations list.
* Click **Add integration** under Outlook.
* You will now be asked to sign in to your Outlook account.

### Step 4: Sign In and Give Permission
* Sign in to the Outlook account you want to send emails from.
* Allow the required permissions so Formester can send emails on your behalf.
* Once approved, the integration is complete.

### Step 5: Use Outlook in Your Form Emails
* Open your form and set up email notifications or replies.
* The emails will be sent using your connected Outlook address.
* Click **Publish** to save all changes.

### Step 6: Test the Setup
* Open your form in preview mode.
* Submit a test response.
* Check the recipient inbox to confirm the email was sent from your Outlook address.

### What You Can Do Next
Once Outlook is connected, you can:
* Send confirmation emails to users
* Reply to contact form submissions
* Send internal alerts to your own inbox
* Build trust with emails sent from your real Outlook address

### Final Thoughts
The Outlook integration in Formester makes email sending professional and easy. Instead of using generic system emails, you can send messages directly from your own Outlook account. This improves trust, keeps communication consistent, and helps you manage form notifications efficiently.