Downloading and Install BrandMail (Admin Rights Required)

Downloading and Install BrandMail (Admin Rights Required)

How to download and install BrandMail (for non-centralised installations)

The below steps will guide you on how to download and set-up BrandMail. Please note that you will need Admin rights to run the application on your workstation. If you already have BrandMail but need info on how to set-up BrandMail, please see: How to Set-Up BrandMail


Before getting started please clear your old Outlook forward and reply signatures to ensure no interference. 


Step 1: Download the installation file from the link provided to you. Close down all Office applications and run the installation file by following the prompts. 

Step 2A: Open Outlook and find the new BRANDMAIL tab which will now be visible in the ribbon:



Step 2B: Click on Settings

NOTE: Windows Authentication is automatically ticked in the installation file. If you are NOT using Windows authentication (not likely if you are manually installing), please UNTICK the Windows Authentication check-box in order to be able to complete the username and password provided to you by your administrator.  



Step 2C:
Complete your username (your email address)
Password: the password provided to you
Click Test Connection
Once your connection has tested successfully, click OK . 

Note: Should you wish to use any other language other than English on the BrandMail ribbon, you can do so by enabling the Multilanguage feature. See How to enable Multilanguage settings . 

Step 2D: Click Synchronize Data



Once the sync has completed your new signature will appear. 

Step 3: Access Your toolbar content

Start a New Outlook email to see the full BrandMail ribbon and access your content. Note the full ribbon is only available when composing new emails or replying / forwarding existing emails:





Please also see:

Should you need any further assistance setting up your BrandMail please send an email to support@brandquantum.com

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