Connect Outlook to Cowork

Access and manage your Outlook emails, calendar events, and contacts directly from Cowork.

What Cowork can do with Outlook

  • Read and search your emails
  • View and manage calendar events
  • Access your contacts and address book
  • Draft and send emails with your approval
  • Organize and filter your messages

How to connect

1

Open Cowork settings

Click the connector icon in the Cowork sidebar.

2

Select Outlook

Find Outlook in the connector list and click Connect.

3

Authorize access

Sign in to Outlook and grant Claude permission to access your data.

4

Start using it

Ask Cowork to help you work with Outlook.

Default permissions

  • Read your emails and calendar events
  • Access your contacts and address book
  • Draft emails with your confirmation
  • All actions logged in the Cowork activity log

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know about connecting Outlook to Claude Cowork.

What can Claude Cowork do with Outlook?
Once connected, Claude can access and manage your Outlook emails, calendar events, and contacts directly from Cowork, then help you draft responses, organize messages, and manage your schedule.
Is the Outlook connector free in Claude Cowork?
The connector is included with Cowork, which comes with Claude's paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise). You connect your own Outlook account.
What permissions does Claude need for Outlook?
You authorize access through Outlook's standard connection flow. You can revoke access at any time through your Outlook security settings.
How do I connect Outlook to Claude Cowork?
Open Claude Settings, go to Connectors, find Outlook, authorize the connection, and start using Outlook in any Cowork conversation.

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