Including GoToMeeting in Outlook is an excellent method to simplify your meeting planning and facilitate you and your team’s participation in virtual meetings. In this guide, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of adding GoToMeeting to Outlook.
Step 1: Installing the GoToMeeting Plugin
The first step is to install the GoToMeeting plugin for Outlook. You can easily find and download the plugin from the official GoToMeeting website. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Step 2: Integrating GoToMeeting with Outlook
After installing the plugin, open Outlook and navigate to the “File” tab. From the menu, select “Options” and then click on “Add-ins”. In the Add-ins window, you should see the GoToMeeting plugin listed. Make sure the checkbox next to it is checked, indicating that it is enabled. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 3: Setting up GoToMeeting in Outlook
Now that the plugin is installed and enabled, you can start setting up GoToMeeting in Outlook. Open a new meeting invitation in Outlook and you should see a new toolbar at the top of the window, with the GoToMeeting logo and options.
Click on the “GoToMeeting” button in the toolbar to access the GoToMeeting settings. Here, you can configure the meeting settings such as the meeting ID, meeting topic, and password. You can also customize the meeting invitation message and include any additional information you want to share with the participants.
Step 4: Scheduling a GoToMeeting
To schedule a GoToMeeting using Outlook, simply fill in the necessary details in the meeting invitation, such as the date, time, and attendees. You can also add any additional information or attachments that you want to include with the meeting invitation.
Once you have filled in all the necessary details, click on the “Send” button to send the meeting invitation to the participants. The meeting invitation will include all the necessary information for participants to join the GoToMeeting, including the meeting ID, password, and a link to join the meeting.
Conclusion
Adding GoToMeeting to Outlook is a simple and efficient way to schedule and manage virtual meetings. With the GoToMeeting plugin installed, you can easily schedule and send meeting invitations directly from Outlook, making it convenient for you and your team to join and collaborate in virtual meetings. So, go ahead and add GoToMeeting to your Outlook today!