Outlook (Web App): Opening Shared Folders

Once a folder is shared, the recipient will need to open the folder. This article walks through this process for the Outlook Web App.


  1. On the left navigation pane, right click Folders and select Add Shared Folder....

    Example of the left navigation menu.

  2. This will open a window where you will enter the username of the file's owner.



  3. Select Add and there should now be a new folder in the navigation pane with the folders that have been shared with you.

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Owner:Arthur C.Group:UW Stout
Created:2018-11-28 11:59 CDTUpdated:2023-03-22 16:16 CDT
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