2.2.4 How to allow Pop-ups from outlook.office.com in Google Chrome for Microsoft Teams

Introduction:

This article provides step-by-step instructions for allowing pop-ups from outlook.office.com in Google Chrome. By whitelisting this URL, you ensure a seamless experience when using Microsoft Teams within the Chrome browser. Follow the steps below to configure your Chrome settings and allow pop-ups from outlook.office.com.

Prerequisites:

- Google Chrome browser installed on your computer

Instructions:

1. Open Chrome Settings:

   Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.

2. Access Privacy and Security Settings:

   Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the Chrome window. From the dropdown menu, select "Settings."

3. Navigate to Site Settings:

   In the Chrome Settings page, scroll down and click on "Privacy and security" from the left sidebar. Then, choose "Site Settings" under the "Privacy and security" section.

4. Manage Pop-ups and Redirects:

   In the Site Settings page, locate and click on the "Pop-ups and redirects" option. This will open the Pop-ups and redirects settings for Chrome.

5. Add the outlook.office.com URL:

   Under the "Allowed" section, click on the "+ Add" button to add a new URL. In the input field that appears, enter "https://outlook.office.com" (without quotes) and press Enter or click the "Add" button.

6. Restart Chrome:

   To apply the changes, close all open Chrome tabs and relaunch the browser.

Verification:

To verify that pop-ups from outlook.office.com are now allowed in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Teams:

   Launch Microsoft Teams in the Chrome browser.

2. Access Outlook Integration:

   Navigate to the section where Outlook integration is used, such as viewing emails or accessing the calendar.

3. Check for Pop-ups:

   Perform actions that typically trigger pop-ups from outlook.office.com. If the pop-ups appear as expected, the configuration was successful.

Conclusion:

You have successfully allowed pop-ups from outlook.office.com in Google Chrome. By following the steps provided in this guide, you can ensure a seamless experience while using Microsoft Teams and accessing Outlook integration features within the Chrome browser. Remember to restart Chrome after making the changes. Enjoy using Microsoft Teams with the added functionality of Outlook integration!