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FAQ: Global Autopilot Common Questions

ExtendSync Outlook | Frequently asked questions for administrators and end users

Global Autopilot is an Enterprise Edition feature that automatically syncs Outlook emails to NetSuite across an organization without requiring individual users to configure Email Autopilot.

This FAQ answers the most common questions from administrators and end users.


For Administrators

πŸ”΅ Who can set up Global Autopilot?

πŸ”΅ Do end users need to do anything once I activate Global Autopilot?

  • No.

    Users only need an active NetSuite connection in ExtendSync.

    If a user has not yet connected to NetSuite, Global Autopilot will automatically begin syncing once they do.

πŸ”΅ What should I enter in the Domain Exclusions field?

  • Add every internal email domain used by your organization.

    Examples:

    • company.com

    • company.co.uk

    This prevents internal emails from syncing to NetSuite unnecessarily.

⚠️ This is one of the most important configuration settings. Missing an internal domain can result in internal emails being synced and cluttering NetSuite records.

πŸ”΅ In what order does Global Autopilot match emails to NetSuite records?

  • Global Autopilot matches in this priority order:

    Contact β†’ Customer β†’ Vendor β†’ Partner.

    This order is shown on the Configure Rules page in the portal.

πŸ”΅ What is a Shared Mailbox Manager?

  • A Shared Mailbox Manager is a licensed user whose Microsoft and NetSuite connections are used on behalf of a shared mailbox.

  • Because shared mailboxes cannot authenticate directly with NetSuite, Global Autopilot uses the assigned manager's credentials for synchronization.

  • A single manager can support multiple shared mailboxes.

πŸ”΅ What happens when no matching NetSuite record is found for an email?

  • Administrators choose one of the following options during setup:

    Do Not Sync Unmatched Emails

    • Email is skipped

    • No NetSuite record is created

    Auto-Create Contact and Sync Email

    • A new Contact record is created automatically

    • The email is attached to the new contact

πŸ”΅ Can I save my configuration without activating yet?

  • Yes.

    Before the final setup step, click Save as Draft.

    You can return later to complete activation.

πŸ”΅ Can I modify the configuration after activating Global Autopilot?

  • Yes.

    Administrators can return to the Global Autopilot configuration at any time to:

    • Add or remove users

    • Update exclusions

    • Change attachment settings

    • Modify contact resolution rules

    Changes do not disrupt existing enrollments.

πŸ”΅ What does 'Global Autopilot Status: Inactive' mean?

  • One or more selected users don't yet have an active NetSuite connection.

  • Sync will begin automatically for each user as soon as they establish their NetSuite connection in the ExtendSync add-in.

πŸ”΅ Will enabling Global Autopilot affect my existing Email/Thread Autopilot rules?

  • No.

    Existing Email and Thread Autopilot rules continue running as configured.

    Global Autopilot runs independently and does not interfere with user-configured automation.

πŸ”΅ Is Global Autopilot available for Group Edition users?

  • No.

    Global Autopilot is an Enterprise Edition feature. Group Edition users would need to upgrade to Enterprise to access it.


For End Users

πŸ”΅ Why do my emails say 'Global Autopilot enabled by admin'?

  • Your organization has enabled Global Autopilot for your mailbox.

  • Emails are being automatically synchronized to NetSuite based on rules configured by your administrator.

  • Click View Rules to review the active configuration.

πŸ”΅ Can I turn off Global Autopilot for my own emails?

  • No.

    Global Autopilot is controlled by administrators.

    If you believe emails should not be syncing, contact your CloudExtend administrator.

πŸ”΅ Can I still manually save emails or set up my own Autopilot rules?

  • Yes.

    You can continue using:

    • One-Time Save

    • Email Autopilot

    • Thread Autopilot

    Global Autopilot works independently alongside these features.

πŸ”΅ Will emails on the same thread be duplicated if multiple users are enrolled?

  • No.

    If multiple contacts on an email thread belong to the same company, only one message is created in NetSuite.

πŸ”΅ Will emails synced by Global Autopilot look different in NetSuite compared to standard Autopilot emails?

  • No.

    The resulting NetSuite message is the same.

    Within ExtendSync, different icons may indicate whether the email was synced via:

    • Email Autopilot

    • Thread Autopilot

    • Global Autopilot

πŸ”΅ Can I remove email associations created by Global Autopilot?

  • Yes.

    Associations created by Global Autopilot can be removed in the same way as any other email association.

πŸ”΅ My emails are not syncing. What should I do?

  • First verify:

    1. You have an active NetSuite connection in ExtendSync

    2. Your administrator has enrolled you in Global Autopilot

    3. Your email address or domain is not excluded

If the issue persists, ask your administrator to review the Global Autopilot logs.

Logs are available under:

Menu β†’ Logs

Log entries are retained for 30 days.


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