> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.coherent.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.coherent.global/the-spark-assistant/installing-the-spark-assistant.md).

# Install the Spark Assistant

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With the release of [Coherent Assistant](https://docs.coherent.global/assistant/), Spark Assistant will not be receiving any further enhancements. We suggest users to use [Coherent Assistant](https://docs.coherent.global/assistant/) which has a new interface and helpful features.
{% endhint %}

The steps to enable the Excel add-in differ depending on the target operating system. For example, macOS users can only install the Assistant with their Office 365 accounts.

## Deployment via Microsoft 365 (AppSource, Preferred)

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The following instructions apply only to Microsoft 365 Administrators. *Pre-requisite: To deploy Add-ins, you must be a Global Admin or Exchange Admin in your tenant.*
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1. Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal at <https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home#/Settings/IntegratedApps>

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2. Navigate to **Integrated apps** under Settings. Select **Get apps**.
3. Search for "Spark Assistant" and click **Get it now**.
4. Click **Confirm** to install.

![](/files/MdGSEjcY6CM51ZhnNuWy)

5. Deploy the add-in to the entire organization or to a select group of users.
6. Click on **Next**, and **Finish deployment**.
7. Wait for the deployment to complete and click on **Done**.
8. Once deployed, you will see **Spark Assistant** in the list of Add-ins installed.

![](/files/XJP3pWDyDoy0yUCyuBCy)

## Deployment via Network Share (Windows only)

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This method is unavailable for macOS; please deploy via Microsoft 365 Admin. Please reach out to customer support for the manifest file.
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1. Add the manifest file to a folder on your local machine that can be shared.
2. Right-click the folder from the File Manager and click **Properties**.
3. Within the Properties dialogue box, open the **Sharing** tab and then click **Share**.
4. Add the usernames of the individuals you'd like to share the add-in with and provide the required access below.
5. Click **Share**.
6. Once you see the confirmation message, take note of the full network path displayed immediately after the folder name. You will need this in step 12.
7. Choose **Done** and close the Network Access dialogue box and Properties.
8. Open a Microsoft Excel document.
9. Choose the **File** tab and then choose **Options**.
10. On the left-hand menu of the modal that appears, choose **Trust Center** and then click **Trust Center Settings**.
11. Choose **Trusted Add-in Catalogs**.
12. In the Catalog URL box, add the network path from step 6. In case you have misplaced it, you can go back to the folder you created and get the path link from the Properties option inside the **Sharing** tab.
13. After adding the full path link, click **Add catalog**.
14. Select the **Show in Menu** checkbox for the newly added Add-in and then click **OK**.
15. Close all Microsoft Office applications.
16. In Excel, click the Files menu and choose *Get Add-ins*.
17. In the resulting *Office Add-ins* dialog box choose the *Shared Folder* ta&#x62;*.*
18. Select the name of the add-in and choose **Add** to insert the add-in.

Reference: <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/testing/create-a-network-shared-folder-catalog-for-task-pane-and-content-add-ins>

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If the Spark Assistant isn't visible when Excel is re-opened, from the ribbon, select **Insert** > **My Add-ins** > **Shared Folder**. Select *Spark Assistant* and click **Add**.
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## Standalone Installation for Users from AppSource

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This method requires a Microsoft 365 account and won't work in Excel environments where web add-ins are blocked.
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If administrators can't deploy the add-in, users can also install the Add-in for themselves from within Excel.

1. From the ribbon, navigate to **Insert** > **Add-ins** > **Get Add-ins**.
2. *Office Add-ins* will open a new window.
3. Select **STORE**, search for **Spark Assistant**, and click **Add** to install.

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