How to Exclude Microsoft Translator for Outlook from Intune MAM Policies
Question details
The user needs to configure an exception in Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) to exclude the Microsoft Translator for Outlook add-in.
- Product
- Microsoft Outlook / Microsoft Intune
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- An IT administrator is trying to bypass Intune MAM restrictions for the Microsoft Translator add-in so users can translate emails seamlessly.
- Observed behavior
- Adding the standard Microsoft Translator application identifier to the Intune MAM policy exception list fails, preventing the add-in from functioning properly.
Ensure you have administrator access to the Microsoft Intune admin center and verify that your organization's App Protection Policies are currently active and applied to the targeted user groups.
Configure App Protection Policy Exceptions in Intune
Set up data transfer exceptions in your Intune App Protection Policy to allow Outlook to communicate specifically with the Microsoft Translator app.
Because the Translator add-in functions as an integrated component rather than a standalone app, standard app identifiers may not work. You must define specific data transfer exceptions to bypass the MAM restrictions.
Log in to the Microsoft Intune admin center with your administrator credentials.
Go to 'Apps' in the left-hand menu, then select 'App protection policies' under the Policies section.
Select the policy that is currently applied to Microsoft Outlook and click 'Properties' to edit the configuration.
Under the 'Data protection' section, locate the data transfer exception settings and add the appropriate Unmanaged App Identifiers or URLs required for the Translator service as outlined in the latest Microsoft documentation.
Use App Configuration Policies for Translator Settings
Deploy an Intune App Configuration Policy to directly manage and control the Microsoft Translator add-in behavior within Outlook.
Disable Online Translation via Group Policy
If MAM exceptions cannot be safely configured, use Group Policy to disable the online machine translation features entirely as a security workaround.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the standard Translator app identifier fail in Intune MAM policies?
The Microsoft Translator add-in for Outlook runs as an integrated component within the Outlook application itself, rather than a standalone mobile application. Therefore, simply excluding the standalone app identifier does not bypass the policy applied to the Outlook environment.
Can I allow data transfer only for the Translator add-in without compromising Outlook security?
Yes. By configuring specific 'Data transfer exceptions' in your Intune App Protection Policies, you can permit Outlook to send necessary translation data to the Translator service while maintaining overall MAM protections for other external applications.
Where can I find the correct identifier for the Outlook Translator add-in?
Because identifiers and required exception URLs are updated periodically to reflect service changes, you should always consult the official Microsoft Intune and App Protection Policy documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date values.
