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. FileAccount SettingsAccount 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 OKNextFinish
  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.