> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.slidehub.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How to install SlideHub Asset Platform (Instruction for Users)


SlideHub gives you your company's approved slides, presentations, documents, PDFs, images and icons inside PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, so you can find what your company already has and tailor it without breaking the approved version.

### There are 3 ways you can install SlideHub for yourself or your company.
 
1. Directly from the Microsoft Office Store
2. Install the Software from PowerPoint, Word, Excel or Outlook
3. Have the IT team deploy it for your company - read [How to deploy SlideHub (for IT)](https://help.slidehub.com/en-us/article/how-to-deploy-slidehub-for-it-hw2y5v/)

### 1. Directly from the Microsoft Office Store
 
1. Go to the [Microsoft Store](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/wa200001625?tab=overview) and search for SlideHub or follow the link below. Once there click on the version of SlideHub you need (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook or M365) and click **"Get now"**. *Note: the M365 version does not include Outlook*

[https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps?search=slidehub&page=1 
](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps?search=slidehub&page=1)

![Download the Add-In directly from Microsoft](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/screenshot-2023-08-24-114208_ux5ca4.png) 

2. Agree to Microsoft’s terms and click on the “Continue” button

![Microsoft's permissions](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_gvu88r.png)
 
3. You can now click on “Open” and start using the SlideHub in the Software you installed it in
 
![Download directly from Microsoft PowerPoint](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/open-in-power-point-button-onl_4ngiau.png)

### 2. Install the Add-In from PowerPoint, Word, Excel or Outlook

You can watch the following video to get a quick guideline or continue scrolling to see the steps. *Please note that the video is a guide for the **most recent version of Office / Microsoft 365**.*
Click here to see the short guide for the **older version of Office / Microsoft 365**: [How to Install SlideHub Software Add-In](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctOpJQkghLA)

${vimeo}[How to install the Software from PowerPoint](540026477)

###### For older version of Office / Microsoft 365
1. Open PowerPoint and go to the “Insert” tab

![New File in PowerPoint](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/screenshot-2023-09-06-160926_17lby6s.png)

2. Click on the “Get add-ins” button. You should see it to the right of the "Shapes", "Icons" and "SmartArt" in PowerPoint and Word. In Excel, it is next to illustrations. In Outlook it is on the far right. The configuration might differ though for your version of these Microsoft 365 programs.

![Insert Tab](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_1m74o6t.png)

3. Type "SlideHub" or "slidehub" in the search bar. You'll find SlideHub (PowerPoint only) and SlideHub M365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook) - choose the one you would like to add.

![Office Add-ins](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_gwf2dd.png)

4. Click on the “Add” button and accept our License Terms and Conditions.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_uwbkep.png)

5. Congratulations! You are now ready to start using SlideHub. You can [log in](https://app.slidehub.io/login) and start finding your company's approved content without leaving the app you are working in.

###### Most recent version of Office / Microsoft 365
1. Open PowerPoint and go to the "Home" tab at the top

2. Click on the "Add-ins" button

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_1rwfbfc.png)
3. Click on “Get Add-ins"

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_1i006ix.png)
4. Type "SlideHub" or "slidehub" and click on search. You'll find SlideHub (PowerPoint only) and SlideHub M365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook) - choose the one you would like to add.

5. Click on the "Add" button

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_1ugrhlg.png)
6. By clicking on "Continue" you accept the terms and conditions, and you are able see it now on your PowerPoint top Ribbon.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/9d091a3f3b772000/image_1ncb0c.png)
7. Congratulations! You are now ready to start using SlideHub. You can [log in](https://app.slidehub.io/login) and start finding your company's approved content without leaving the app you are working in.

### 3. Have the IT team deploy it for your company
To learn more about how your IT team can deploy it across your entire organization, read [How to install SlideHub for your organization (Instruction for IT teams)](https://help.slidehub.com/en-us/article/how-to-install-slidehub-asset-platform-for-your-organization-instruction-for-it-teams-hw2y5v/)

### What to do first
Once SlideHub is installed, start by looking for content your company already has and has already approved, rather than building something new. The same library is available in your browser at [app.slidehub.io](https://app.slidehub.io/login).