Outlook- Adding a Shared Mailbox

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions to add a shared mailbox in the New Outlook, both on the desktop client (Windows/Mac) and in the Outlook Web App (OWA). Shared mailboxes allow teams to manage group emails collaboratively without sharing login credentials. This guide will help you quickly access a shared mailbox to send, receive, and manage messages efficiently.

For additional help, you can also watch the instructional video on YouTube: How to add a Shared Mailbox to the New Outlook

Procedure

Outlook Desktop Client (Windows or Mac)


Step 1:

Open the New Outlook from your desktop. 

Step 2: 

In the left navigation pane, right-click the account that has a Shared Mailbox. Select, Add shared folder or mailbox.

Step 3:

Enter the name or email address of the shared mailbox, then click Add

 

Note: The shared mailbox will appear in your folder list and remain there for future sessions.

 

Outlook on the Web (OWA)- Method 1

 

Step 1:

Go to https://outlook.office.com and sign in with your NMSU email address and password. 

Step 2:

In the left navigation pane, right-click the account that has a Shared Mailbox. Select, Add shared folder or mailbox.

Step 3:

Enter the name or email address of the shared mailbox, then click Continue

Note:The shared mailbox will appear in your folder list and remain there for future sessions.

 

Outlook on the Web (OWA)- Method 2

 

Step 1:

Go to https://outlook.office.com and sign in with your NMSU email address and password. 

Step 2:

In the top right-corner, click your profile picture. A dialog box will appear, select Open another mailbox. 

Step 3:

Enter the name or email address of the shared mailbox, then click Open

 

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