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Publish an Excel add-in

I developed an add-in in JavaScript.
I don't understand how to easily publish and install the Excel add-in that I developed.
I don't want it to be in the Office Add-ins store, just want to send it to specific people to help them get their work done.
How do I get started and what are the processes to follow? I need the installation and uninstallation process to be as easy & quick as possible.

Thanks!

Solution

  • The documentation lead me to the section of Sideload Office Add-ins for testing, in which I watched Michael Zlatkovsky 's video.
    I could successfully load it for an outside-testing use via Excel Online (4:05).
    I created the XML file for my solution via Visual Studio, by following this tutorial (the part of the XML creation is in 1 hour 21 minutes and further).