How do I add a shared mailbox to Outlook?

Description:

This article describes how to add a mailbox that has been shared with you to view in Outlook.

Note:

To add another persons mailbox, the mailbox owner has to grant appropriate permissions before proceeding. Please verify access has been granted before following the below instructions.

Instructions:

1. Open Outlook, click File, the Account Settings drop-down menu, and choose Account Settings.
   
   
   
   
2. Under the "E-mail" tab, choose the account, and then click Change.
   
   
   
   
3. Click More Settings..., click the Advanced tab, and then click Add.
   
   
   
   
4. Type the name of the shared mailbox, and then click OK.
   
   
   
   
5. Click OK, Next, and Finish.
6. If permissions were set by the mailbox owner, then the mailbox should be added to the folder list on the left of Outlook.