Shared Mailbox Access

Creation date: 7/31/2026 8:27 AM    Updated: 7/31/2026 8:27 AM

To add access to shared mailbox

Classic Outlook (Windows):

  1. File → Account Settings → Account Settings
  2. Select the user’s Microsoft 365 account → Change
  3. Click More Settings
  4. Go to the Advanced tab
  5. Under Open these additional mailboxes, click Add
  6. Type the shared mailbox or user’s name
  7. Click OK → Next → Finish
  8. Restart Outlook

New Outlook for Windows:

  1. Click your profile picture in the upper-right.
  2. Select Add shared mailbox.
  3. Enter the mailbox name or email address.
  4. Click Add.

Outlook on the Web (OWA):

  1. Right-click Folders in the left pane.
  2. Choose Add shared folder or mailbox.
  3. Search for the mailbox.
  4. Click Add.