Launching new Google Drive / Microsoft Outlook integration, shutting down legacy plugin
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
The new plugin will bring Drive to the Outlook interface
Who’s impacted
Admins and end usersWhy you’d use it
Drive File Stream offers an easy way to integrate Microsoft Office and Google Drive. The latest versions (30.1 and up) will include the new Outlook plugin that will make it easier for users to:- Save attachments from Outlook to Drive
- Attach Drive files to Outlook messages
- Ensure recipients always have access to Drive links sent in Outlook emails
Drive File Stream already makes it easy to save to the local Drive File Stream folder through the regular “Save” menu.
By ensuring your users are using the new plugin before June 26, 2019, there will be little to no disruption to their workflows.
How to get started
- Admins: Make sure your users are using an up to date version of Drive File Stream. Use our Help Center to learn how to deploy Drive File Stream for your organization.
- End users: Ensure you’re using an up to date version of Drive File Stream. Use our Help Center to download and install Drive File Stream on your computer.
Additional details
Users of the Drive for Office plugin will see an in-product notification, pictured below, starting on March 27, 2019. This will encourage them to update to the new plugin to continue using Drive from Outlook.
Helpful links
- Help Center (for admins): Deploy Drive File Stream
- Help Center (for users): Use work or school files on your computer with Drive File Stream
Availability
Rollout details- Rapid Release domains: Available in Drive File Stream version 30.1 and up, which will become available on March 27, 2019.
- Scheduled Release domains: Available in Drive File Stream version 30.1 and up, which will become available on March 27, 2019.
G Suite editions
Available to all G Suite editions.
On/off by default?
This feature will be ON by default.
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