

Repeat these steps for each folder/subfolder you wish User2 to be able to access.Īs a best practice, we strongly recommend drafting an email to User2 (and cc yourself) outlining the folders and the permissions you've granted them along with a link to the instructions in the next section of this webpage.Notice that choosing any of these permission levels automatically checks the Folder visible box we used in Steps 1 & 2.
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Then grant User2 limited permissions to any parent-level folders.Grant User2 limited permissions to your email account.To grant access to your folder(s), User1 must: The steps vary depending on whether you are the one granting ( User1) or receiving ( User2) access. When sharing folders in Outlook, remember that folder permissions are very explicit. On this page you will find instructions for granting and removing access to shared folders. Anytime two people need access to shared information.When two people are working on the same project.When an employee goes on vacation or extended leave.When an employee separates and emails need to be transferred to a supervisor or colleague.

Your office might find shared folders to be useful in any of the following circumstances: Sharing folders is preferable to forwarding in that it 1) doesn't change the metadata (Date, Sender, Recipients, etc.) of the email, and 2) it doesn't add to your account usage. You may remove access to a shared folder at any time. Creating a shared folder will give the individual(s) you specify access to the emails, contacts, tasks, or notes contained in that folder. If you use Outlook to view your UW Exchange email, you can share email folders with other UW employees.
