This document provides instructions for connecting Outlook to Salesforce and syncing data between the two systems. It outlines steps for setting up the Connect for Outlook app, configuring sync settings for contacts, events, tasks and emails. It also describes how to add new emails, contacts, accounts and calendar events to Salesforce from within Outlook. The goal is to enable syncing of all relevant data between the CRM and email/calendar to track activities and automate follow ups.
2. First Send your Security TokenRequest Security Token
3. Security Token will be sent to your Email AddressConnect for Outlook SetupStep 1: Set up Outlook to sync with SFChoose SetupChoose Desktop IntegrationChoose Outlook EditionChoose Install Now
9. Connect for Outlook Setup - GeneralStep 2: When Outlook is set upIn Outlook Tools Choose Salesforce OptionsWe will walk through the proper setup and what it means so you can change if you wantPassword + Security TokenConnect for Outlook Setup - Contacts
16. Add Email: Adding to SalesforceStep 1: Outlook emails inboxStart with the most current email and make a decision to do something with itIf you have already responded, go to your sent emails folder, highlight that emailChoose Add Email from Salesforce menu iconsIf not, respond to the email and INSTEAD of hitting SEND, hit SEND and ADD and follow instructions on next page
17. Add Email: Adding to SalesforceAdding Email to Salesforce:Step 1Email address will appear in the Search window.Step 2 Search Results will appear in the Results window. Double-click to select your choiceStep 3Your selection will appear inBOLD belowStep 4 Before adding to Salesforce you have the option to: Relate To, Add Attachments or modify or add additional comments to the Message
18. Add Email: Related ToAdding Email Related To: Step 1 Select what you would like to relate the email to (account, opportunity) click on GO!Step 2 Search Results will appear in the Results window. Double-click to select your choiceStep 3 Your selection will appear in BOLD below
19. Add Email: AttachmentsAdding Email Attachments:Step 1 Select the Record you would like the attachment to be attached Contact or AccountStep 2 Select only the attachments you wish to attachStep 3 Add files from your computer
20. Add Email: Edit MessageEdit Email MessageStep 1 Click in the text area and edit as needed.
21. Add to SalesforceWhat happens next? When you click on Salesforce saves the email with the settings you selected as a Closed Activity or Activity History.
22. Next Steps The activity will appear as a Task in Salesforce. This gives you an opportunity to see it was done correctly, but more importantly It gives you an opportunity to do something, like create a follow up Task or Event using the many shortcut features of Salesforce.
23. Add Email: ExerciseRepeat the previous process of Add Email for all emails received or sent in the last 30-days. (Inbox, Sent and Archived) Dont forget to create your Next Step Activity!
24. Add Email: No Contact FoundAdding a NEW Contact from Outlook:Steps 1-2-3 If the person doesnt automatically pop up in the SF search window, type in their name & hit GO If it still doesnt appear, you need to create that contact in SF The contact can be added as a Contact or a LeadOptional Step 4 Click on Contact or Lead and create the Contact Record
25. Add Email: Creating a NEW ContactAdding a NEW contact from Outlook: Enter Contact information and Search for the Account to associate the contact by clicking on the search button. If the Account does not exist you will have to first create the Account in SalesForce. Cancel this window and click on Related To
26. Add Email: NEW Account Adding a NEW Account in OutlookIf the Account did not exist: Click on Quick Create Account to create a New account in SalesForce Once the Account is created GO back to Names and you will now be able to create your Contact associated to the proper Account.
27. Outlook NEW Calendar or TaskStep 1 Go to your Outlook CalendarStep 2: Create a new eventStep 3:Name your event Test Salesforce CalendarStep 4:Click on Save and Mark for Sync
28. Calendar Outlook SyncStep 1: Outlook Calendar 30-day view of current events scheduledStart today, choose the first item on your calendar and select icon Mark for SyncRepeat this process for each item on today's calendarStep 2: Synchronize with SFStep 3: Go to SF and check if it worked properlyStep 4: Open each item in SF and attach it to the appropriate Opportunity and personStep 5: Repeat for all items in your calendar for the next 3 months