Getting Started with Outreach
This Outreach training will provide insights on the basic understanding of the tool and serve as a guide to help you get set up and navigate it for a better experience.
What you'll find in the training:
- Terminology: Basic terms used in Outreach to familiarize yourself with.
- Log-in: Log in to get started.听
- Basic Setup: Log in and Install extensions, sync calendars, and enable Taskflow.
- Navigation: Use dashboards, manage data, and customize views.
- Troubleshooting: Fix common Chrome and extension issues.
馃攷 For more information and help, please contact [enter expert name + contact] or reach out to support.
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Login and Install the Extension
鈥Log in to Outreach听
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- Go to the Outreach login page.
- Enter your registered email address.
- Type your password.
- Click the Login button.
- If you have forgotten your password, click on the Forgot Password? link to reset it.
Logging in to Outreach as a first-time user
- Since you're logging into Outreach for
the first time you will see a configuration wizard that looks like this:
- Next, select the sign-in option that your organization uses with Outreach and enter your login and password.
- If your organization uses Exchange or Office 365, you may need to check with your administrator to confirm the latest endpoint.
- Logging in here will sync Outreach with your email and calendar.
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- Follow through the configurations to set up the following:
- your email signature
- your calendar (personalizations)
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- The Wizard will prompt you to install the Outreach Everywhere, Chrome extension.听
Install the Outreach Everywhere Chrome Extension
To install the Outreach Everywhere Chrome Extension:
- Click .
- Click Add to Chrome, and then click Add extension in the pop-up.
- Outreach Everywhere has been installed.
猸 Pro Tip: Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar to launch on a single click.
听猸 Pro Tip: Enable the Window Mode and Universal Task Flow settings to maximize the tool's functionality.
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Basic Terminology
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Basic Setup
Email Integration:
To connect your primary email account to Outreach:
- Click your user initials in the bottom left of the navigation sidebar.
- Click Personal Settings.
- Under Mailboxes, click on the mailbox to connect.
- From the Email Provider dropdown menu, select the applicable email provider.
- Click Connect.
- Add your Email Signature.
- Click Save. The email address and provider are now connected.
猸怭ro Tip: Enable the toggles for sending emails and syncing emails so Outreach can send and sync with your email account.
Calendar Integration:
To connect your calendar to Outreach:
- Click your user initials in the bottom left of the navigation sidebar.
- Click Personal Settings.
- Under the Meetings section, select Connect your Calendar.
- Choose the appropriate calendar provider:
- Google Calendar
- Office 365 Calendar
- Exchange Calendar
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- Enter your credentials and configure any other relevant calendar setup options, including:
- Public calendar link - a unique link that prospects will use to schedule meetings with you by default.
- Video conferencing - provide your web conferencing URL link for meetings and a description/details for joining.
- Timezone - ensure that your local timezone is correct.
- Availability - specify for working hours.
- Meeting notice and buffer - add restrictions to prevent bookings without sufficient notice, along with a meeting buffer to avoid back-to-back bookings.
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- Click Save to complete the process.
Outreach Kaia: Scheduling and Joining Outreach Meetings:
Kaia for voice calls is exclusively available on the Outreach Voice platform. Once set up, Kaia automatically supports all calls recorded in Outreach Voice, adhering to your recording settings:
- If auto-recording is enabled, Kaia will join automatically.
- If consent is required, Kaia will join after consent is given and recording begins.
When Outreach is synced with an approved provider calendar (e.g., Google, Outlook, Exchange, or O365) and Kaia is properly set up, all meetings scheduled through the Outreach Calendar or the synced calendar are automatically enabled for Outreach Kaia, provided the following conditions are met:
- The meeting must be scheduled with a Prospect in the Outreach platform.
- The calendar invite must include a meeting link in either the location or description field.
- Platform-Specific Link:
- If your organization uses Zoom-connected Kaia, the link must be a Zoom link.
- If your organization uses Teams-connected Kaia, the link must be a Microsoft Teams link.
Enable Universal Taskflow:
Universal Taskflow enables efficient task execution by opening a new tab with your chosen landing page, allowing seamless switching between Outreach, Salesforce, and LinkedIn profiles for a prospect. This leads to enhanced productivity in Outreach Everywhere.
馃摑 Note: Confirm you have the latest version of the Outreach Everywhere Chrome Extension installed prior to going into setting.
To enable and use the Universal Taskflow:
- Click your user initials in the bottom left of the navigation sidebar.
- Click Personal Settings.
- Select Outreach Everywhere Settings.
- Click on the checkbox for Open Outreach Everywhere in a separate window to enable Window Mode.
- Click on the checkbox to enable Universal Taskflow.
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Basic Navigation
鈥Home Page Navigation (360 View):
When you navigate to the home page you will see the 360 View:
Prospects in Outreach:
Prospects in Outreach represent an individual within an account, serving as a key point of contact for engagement and communication.
猸怭ro Tip: Use the search bar or Add Filter to search/filter prospects. To sort, click Sort by, choose an option, and select Save View to reuse it later.
Accounts in Outreach:
Accounts in Outreach represent a company or organization, serving as a central hub for managing related Opportunities, activities, and interactions.
猸怭ro Tip: Use the search bar or Add Filter to search/filter an opportunity. To sort, click Sort by, choose an option, and select Save View to reuse it later.
Opportunities in Outreach:
Opportunities in Outreach enable users to manage and track the entire sales pipeline, fostering meaningful engagement and allowing for revenue attribution down to the activity level.
猸怭ro Tip: Use the search bar or Add Filter to search/filter an account. To sort, click Sort by, choose an option, and select Save View to reuse it later.
Troubleshooting Common Extension Issues
If you're facing issues with Outreach Everywhere, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve them.
馃摑 Notes:
- Ensure Outreach Everywhere is installed.
- The extension supports only specific versions of the Google Chrome browser.
- Enable the extension in Incognito Mode for this process.
- Save and close any important work before starting, as system restarts and browser updates may be required.
- Confirm that your network environment and bandwidth are stable.
- Outreach does not support third-party, non-Outreach extensions.
Troubleshooting Steps:
- Check the Outreach Everywhere Extension
- Click the Outreach Everywhere icon.
- If the extension loads, proceed to Step 4.
- If it doesn鈥檛 load, restart Chrome and proceed to Step 2.
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- Check Google Chrome Version
- If Chrome is up to date, proceed to Step 4.
- If Chrome is outdated, update it and proceed to Step 3.
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- Test the Outreach Everywhere Extension Again
- Click the Outreach Everywhere icon.
- If the extension loads, 馃帀 you鈥檝e fixed it! 馃帀
- If not, go to Step 4.
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- Access Incognito Mode
- Open Chrome in Incognito Mode.
- Click the Outreach Everywhere icon.
- If the extension loads, proceed to Step 6.
- If it doesn鈥檛 load, contact Outreach Support at support@outreach.io.
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- Clear Browser Cache
- Clear your Chrome cache.
- Restart Chrome and continue in normal mode.
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- Final Test in Normal Mode
- Click the Outreach Everywhere icon.
- If the extension loads, 馃帀 you鈥檝e fixed it! 馃帀
- If not, contact Outreach Support at support@outreach.io.
Need Expert Assistance?
Have further questions or need additional assistance?听
- Get in touch with an Outreach expert
- View the help-center article on 听
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- Ask questions in plain language and get answers from your org鈥檚 knowledge, playbooks, or Speks.
- AI suggests next best actions, key insights, and prospecting ideas based on who or what you鈥檙e viewing.
- No more switching tabs, relevant information appears exactly when and where you need it.
- 黑料吃瓜网 AI Sidekick understands your view and delivers tailored help for accounts, leads, and connections.
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鉁 Using keyboard shortcuts
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Sidebar
- Open the the Sidebar to access AI Sidekick by default.
- Alternatively, click the Ask button beside the search bar.
Keyboard shortcut
- Windows: Press Ctrl + Shift + K
- Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + K
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馃枌锔 To use 黑料吃瓜网 AI Sidekick:
- Access the AI sidekick from the Chrome extension or using a keyboard shortcut.
- Type in your question in the input field and press Enter.
- 黑料吃瓜网 AI will give you a relevant answer along with resources and suggested follow-up questions.
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- Clicking on the suggested source materials
- Asking follow-up questions
- Selecting a recommended follow-up question.
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- Use full sentences for accurate results.听
- Use specific, call-related questions for best results.
- Ask follow-ups to dive deeper into deal risks, rep performance, or competitor mentions.
- Combine with Outreach insights to prep for prospecting, personalize messages, or qualify leads quickly.
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