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title: Develop Outlook add-ins for the new Outlook on Windows
description: Learn how to develop add-ins that are compatible with the new Outlook on Windows.
ms.date: 06/05/2025
ms.date: 06/26/2025
ms.localizationpriority: medium
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For guidance on how to sideload your add-in, see [Sideload Outlook add-ins for testing](sideload-outlook-add-ins-for-testing.md).

> [!TIP]
> If you're moving from the classic Outlook client on Windows to the new Outlook client, note that the location of add-ins is different. While add-ins are accessed from the ribbon or app bar in the classic Outlook client, access to add-ins in the new Outlook client depends on whether you're reading or composing a mail item. To learn more, see [Use add-ins in Outlook](https://support.microsoft.com/office/1ee261f9-49bf-4ba6-b3e2-2ba7bcab64c8).
>
> - If you're moving from the classic Outlook client on Windows to the new Outlook client, note that the location of add-ins is different. While add-ins are accessed from the ribbon or app bar in the classic Outlook client, access to add-ins in the new Outlook client depends on whether you're reading or composing a mail item. To learn more, see [Use add-ins in Outlook](https://support.microsoft.com/office/1ee261f9-49bf-4ba6-b3e2-2ba7bcab64c8).
> - In the new Outlook on Windows, you must keep the main client window open to run add-ins (the window can be active or inactive). If the main window is minimized, the add-in will pause or stop working.

## Debug your add-in

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