To open shared Calendar/Contacts/Journal/Notes/Tasks folder switch to the appropriate section > click Open Shared Calendar/Contacts/Journal/Notes/Tasks.

Enter user's name > click OK > select user if several are found > OK > Next > Finish.Note: It is strongly recommended to uncheck Download shared folders box if you have multiple shared mailboxes opened. Double-click your email address > More Settings > Advanced > Add.Go to File > Info > Account Settings > Account Settings.To open other folders follow these steps: To open shared Calendar/Contacts/Journal/Notes/Tasks folder switch to the appropriate section > click Folder on the top ribbon > click Open Shared Calendar/Contacts/Journal/Notes/Tasks. To open a folder that was shared without Sharing invitation in Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010/2013/2016/2019 follow these steps: Outlook 2010/2013/2016/2019 Partial/selective access without Sharing invitation Note: do not delete Sharing invitation if you want to close and re-open folder later. If you received a Sharing invitation, open this email and click Open this Calendar/Contacts/Journal/Notes/Tasks folder button.

Partial/selective access with Sharing invitation

Typical errors seen when opening a shared folder.

Ask user who granted the permission, what type of access was given to you. Read the Knowledge Base article on How Do I Share (Let Others See) My Outlook Folders (Inbox, Contacts, Calendar etc.)? for more information. Important: This KB article doesn't cover working with Public folders, only personal shared folders. Please, refer to the following KB article for the instructions on the Public Folders management.īefore you can access another persons' mailbox data, they will have to grant you access permissions.

Outlook open shared mailbox