Outlook: Updating a O365 Group

How to change the name, description, privacy, etc... of an Outlook O365 group.

Please note 

  • These will only work for Office 365 groups and not shared inboxes.
    Office 365 groups can be identified by their unique @live.uwstout.edu email domain.

  • Only group owners can make changes to a group.
    If you unsure who the owner is, please contact the Technology Help Desk and we can assist you with this.

  1. Log into the Outlook Web App.

  2. In the left navigation pane, select Go to Groups.

    Go to Groups

  3. Any groups that you are a member of or that you "Own" will be listed. Select the group that you own and would like to update.
    Group List
  4. Select the pencil icon next to the Group Name to open the Group configuration menu,
    Edit Group Button
  5. This will open a new window with all the settings that you are able to change.

    Please note that the Group Email Address cannot be changed. To make a change to the address, please contact the Technology Help Desk.

    Example of the settings available for change.

  6. After making the appropriate changes, click Save to finalize those changes.


Keywords:
outlook email update change name description 0365 365 group 
Doc ID:
96706
Owned by:
Jack B. in UW Stout
KnowledgeBase
Created:
2019-12-18
Updated:
2025-10-01
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