Add shared mailbox on mac

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Guide for adding shared mailbox on mac

Instructions

1. From the top menu, select Tools. Select Accounts…

Fig 1. Location of the Tools and Accounts options

Fig 1. Location of the Tools and Accounts options
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2. The Accounts window will be displayed. Select the Advanced… button.

Fig 2. Location of the Advanced button

Fig 2. Location of the Advanced button
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3. Click on the Delegates tab. Beneath the people I am a delegate for section, select on the plus (+) button.

Fig 3. Location of the Delegates tab

Fig 3. Location of the Delegates tab
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4. Enter the shared mailbox name or email address within the provided search field and select the correct result. Select Add.

Fig 4. Choose a Person search prompt

Fig 4. Choose a Person search prompt
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5. You may be provided with an auto-discover prompt requesting that you allow the remote server to configure settings within Outlook. Select Allow.

Fig 5. Auto-discover server prompt

Fig 5. Auto-discover server prompt
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5. The shared mailbox account should now be added to the People I am a delegate for list. Select OK.

6. Your shared mailbox should now be added to your folder list on the left-hand side of your Outlook client. You have now successfully added your shared mailbox.

Fig 6. Shared Mailbox successfully added

Fig 6. Shared Mailbox successfully added