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How to install the Deskare Google Calendar plugin?

This article guides Google Workspace administrators through deploying the Deskare plugin for all or a selected group of users.

👤 Who is this for

Administrators (Google Workspace)

✅ Steps to follow

  1. Log in to your Google Workspace Admin Console.

  2. Navigate to apps, then select Google Workspace Marketplace apps.

  3. Search for Deskare.

  4. Click install app (or admin install).

  5. Choose whether to install it for the entire organization or for targeted groups/organizational units.

  6. Accept and grant the requested permissions.

💡 Best Practices

  • Opt for a gradual rollout (start with a pilot group before deploying to the entire organization) to catch any edge cases.

  • No intrusive notifications: the plugin will automatically appear in the Google Calendar sidebar for the selected users without buzzing them.

  • Communicate beforehand: let your teams know the plugin is coming and explain how it will benefit them.

✋ Frequently asked questions

  • What is the main benefit of this plugin? It allows users to book meeting rooms directly from Google Calendar, even if those rooms are not hosted on your specific Google tenant. This is particularly useful for multi-tenant or multi-domain setups.

  • My company only has one tenant and one building do I still need it? The benefits are more limited in this setup. However, it remains highly useful for managing granular room restrictions (by team, by role) without having to use PowerShell.

  • Will my users receive a notification upon installation? No, the installation is completely silent, avoiding the usual notification clutter caused by other plugins.

  • Does the plugin work with rooms hosted on Outlook? Yes, the Google plugin can book an Outlook-hosted room, and vice versa.

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