How do I Open a Shared Mailbox on a Windows Computer?

Question

How do I open a shared mailbox on a Windows computer?

Answer

All faculty, staff and students who have permission to access the shared folder can open it in Outlook or OWA on Windows.
 

Video Instructions:

Outlook Instructions (Method 1):

1. Open Outlook.
    
2. Right-click on your account name, which is located at the top of your folder list, and select “Folder Permissions.”
   
   
    
3. Click on the "General" tab and then select the “Advanced” button.
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4. Select the "Advanced" tab and then click “Add.”
    
5. Enter the name of the shared mailbox, without the "@uncw.edu." Then select “OK” to add the shared mailbox.

7. You should see the shared mailbox in the "additional mailboxes" section.
    
8. Now select "OK" on the remaining two windows in order to close the "folder permissions" windows and save your changes.

Outlook Instructions (Method 2):

1. On the "File" menu, point to "Open & Export," and then click "Other User's Folder."
    
2. Click "Name..."
   
   
    
3. Type the name of the shared mailbox.
    
4. Click the mailbox name.
    
5. Click "OK."
    
6. If you have multiple Microsoft Exchange accounts, on the Account pop-up menu click the account that you want to use to open the other user's folder.
    
7. On the "Folder Type" drop down menu, click "Calendar" or "Inbox," and then click "OK." 
   
   
    
8. You should now see the shared mailbox.

If you need further assistance, please contact the TAC at 910-962-4357, or submit a service request.