Create a manifest file

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read create-ms365-addin-manifest.md

Create and download a manifest file with the configurations that you want to enable for the ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_outlook_addin.outlook_addin_setup, sn_hr_sp.admin, sn_hr_sp.esc_admin

Procedure

Navigate to All > ServiceNow Add-Ins for Office > Office Add-In Manifests.
On the Office Manifests list, select New.
On the form, fill in the fields.

For a description of the field values, see Office Manifest form.

You can also configure single sign-on (SSO) for your add-in. For more information, see Configure single sign-on for ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365.
Save the record.
On the Office Control related list, select New.
On the form, fill in the fields.

For a description of the field values, see Office Control form.

Note: For Office Controls of the type Menu, you can create menu items by using the related list in the Office Control record.
On the Office Controls related list, set the Order and Domain for the records.
On the Office Manifest record, select Activate.

This step is applicable if you did not select the Active field while creating the record.

Result

The manifest is configured and activated for the ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365. You can download the manifest file by selecting Download Manifest on the Office Manifest record.

What to do next

Parent Topic:Configuring ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365

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title: Create a manifest file
description: Create and download a manifest file with the configurations that you want to enable for the ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/employee-service-management/employee-experience-foundation/create-ms365-addin-manifest.html
release: australia
product: Employee Experience Foundation
classification: employee-experience-foundation
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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breadcrumb: [Configuring ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365, ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365, EmployeeWorks, Employee Service Management]
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# Create a manifest file

Create and download a manifest file with the configurations that you want to enable for the ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_outlook\_addin.outlook\_addin\_setup, sn\_hr\_sp.admin, sn\_hr\_sp.esc\_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **ServiceNow Add-Ins for Office** &gt; **Office Add-In Manifests**.

2. On the Office Manifests list, select **New**.

3. On the form, fill in the fields.

For a description of the field values, see [Office Manifest form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/employee-experience-foundation/office-manifest-form.md).

You can also configure single sign-on \(SSO\) for your add-in. For more information, see [Configure single sign-on for ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/employee-experience-foundation/configure-sso-sn-addin-ms365.md).

4. Save the record.

5. On the Office Control related list, select **New**.

6. On the form, fill in the fields.

For a description of the field values, see [Office Control form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/employee-experience-foundation/office-control-form.md).

**Note:** For Office Controls of the type Menu, you can create menu items by using the related list in the Office Control record.

7. On the Office Controls related list, set the Order and Domain for the records.

8. On the Office Manifest record, select **Activate**.

This step is applicable if you did not select the **Active** field while creating the record.

## Result

The manifest is configured and activated for the ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365. You can download the manifest file by selecting **Download Manifest** on the Office Manifest record.

## What to do next

- [Configure single sign-on for ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/employee-experience-foundation/configure-sso-sn-addin-ms365.md)
- [Upload a manifest to the Microsoft admin center](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/employee-experience-foundation/upload-manifest-ms-admin-center.md)

**Parent Topic:**[Configuring ServiceNow Add-in for Microsoft 365](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/employee-experience-foundation/configuring-sn-addin-for-ms365.md)