Outlook (Web App): Sharing Calendars

This guide will overview the Web option to share calendars in Outlook.

Sharing a Calendar

  1. In the browser version of Outlook, open the Calendar tab.

  2. In the left folder pane, right-click the calendar you are sharing and click Sharing and Permissions.

    Sharing and Permissions Button

  3. This will open a pane with all of your calendar sharing details.

    Sharing Window

  4. Enter the username of the person you'd like to share your calendar with. The list will auto-populate from the Outlook directory as you type. You can select their username from the list.

    Select User

  5. You will need to set permissions for this new user. The meaning of the permission levels is discussed at the bottom of this article. Permission levels are as follows:

    Change Permission Level

  6. When you are satisfied with your selections, click Share then Done.

    Share

 

Opening a Calendar

  1. In the left menu bar of the Outlook calendar window, select Add Calendar 

    Add Calendar Button

  2. Within the Add Calendar menu, select Add from directory, and then select your account from the drop-down menu

    Add from Directory and Select Account

  3. Type in the person's name or Stout username. A list will auto-populate from the Outlook directory as you type. Select the calendar you wish to add.
    Search the directory for user calendar


  4. Using the drop-down menu, select a calendar group to add the calendar to (ex. People's Calendars) and then select Add.
    Add to calendar group


  5. You will now see the new calendar. 

    View Calendar

 

Removing a Calendar

  1. Right click the calendar you'd like to remove and select Remove.

    Remove Calendar

 

Permission Levels

  • Can view when I'm busy:
    Allows the person to see when you are busy but doesn't include any details (such as event location).

  • Can view titles and locations: 
    Allows the person to see when you are busy and the title and location of the event.

  • Can view all details: 
    Allows the person to see when you are busy and all the details of the event.

  • Can edit: 
    Allows the person to see all event details and edit the calendar.

  • Delegate: 
    Allows the person to see all event details, edit the calendar, and share the calendar with others.


Keywords:
outlook web app share sharing calendar calendars calender calenders owa 
Doc ID:
89119
Owned by:
Jack B. in UW Stout
KnowledgeBase
Created:
2019-01-16
Updated:
2025-09-02
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