Accessing a Shared Mailbox in Outlook

Accessing a Shared Mailbox in Outlook

UConn members can follow these steps to add a secondary mailbox to their Outlook account.

While Microsoft is transitioning users from the “Legacy Outlook” app to the “Outlook” app users need to open shared mailboxes at outlook.com instead of the new desktop app.

Add a mailbox

  1. Navigate to http://s.uconn.edu/outlook

If you are a student worker, ensure that you are signed into Outlook with your netidwork@uconn.edu account before proceeding.

  1. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
    If you have not added a custom picture, your initials will be shown.

  2. Click on Open another mailbox.

  3. Type in the name of the shared mailbox.

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