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Adding a shared calendar in Outlook

Adding a shared mailbox (New Outlook)


1. Go to your Calendars in Outlook.


2. Click "Add calendar"


3. Choose "Add from directory"


4. Choose your mail account from the dropdown.

5. Search for the Calendar you need access to.


6. Once selected press Add to confirm.


7. The selected calendar will now show under your list of Other Calendars, make sure it is ticked so it shows in your list of active calendars.


8. If when adding a calendar you receive an error stating you do not have permission, please raise a support request to support@safetynet-it.com for assistance, as this suggests you are not permitted access.


Adding a shared mailbox (Classic Outlook)


1. Go to your Calendars

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2. Go to Add Calendar in the ribbon and choose From Address Book

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3. Find the mailbox you need acesss to, double click on it and press OK

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4. It should now appear in your list of calendars, make sure it is ticked so it shows in your active Calenders.

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