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Log in to the online version of Outlook
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Log in to the web version of Outlook using your own account to begin.
You cannot perform this task using the desktop version of Outlook.
Open the Shared Mailbox
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Click on your profile image or initials at the top-right.
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Click on the “Open another mailbox” link.
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Enter the email address or name of the shared mailbox and click on it to select it from the list.
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Click the “Open” button and the shared mailbox will open in a new browser tab.
Edit Shared Mailbox Settings
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Click the settings cog near the top-right of your browser window to open the Settings panel.
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Click “Automatic replies” in the list on the left.
Configure Automatic Replies
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Turn Automatic Replies on by clicking the toggle.
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Set the start and end times if desired.
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Enter the message that people inside your organization will receive when they email this mailbox.
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Decide whether you want to send emails to people outside your organization as well. If you do, then check the box.
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Enter the message that people outside your organization will receive when they email this mailbox.
Save your settings
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Don’t forget to click the “Save” button to save your new settings!
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Observe the notification that Automatic Replies are now enabled.
How to set Automatic Replies on a Shared Mailbox
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Log in to the online version of Outlook
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Log in to the web version of Outlook using your own account to begin.
You cannot perform this task using the desktop version of Outlook.
https://outlook.office.com
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Open the Shared Mailbox
- Click on your profile image or initials at the top-right.
- Click on the “Open another mailbox” link.
- Enter the email address or name of the shared mailbox and click on it to select it from the list.
- Click the “Open” button and the shared mailbox will open in a new browser tab.
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Edit Shared Mailbox Settings
- Click the settings cog near the top-right of your browser window to open the Settings panel.
- Click “Automatic replies” in the list on the left.
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Configure Automatic Replies
- Turn Automatic Replies on by clicking the toggle.
- Set the start and end times if desired.
- Enter the message that people inside your organization will receive when they email this mailbox.
- Decide whether you want to send emails to people outside your organization as well. If you do, then check the box.
- Enter the message that people outside your organization will receive when they email this mailbox.
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Save your settings
- Don’t forget to click the “Save” button to save your new settings!
- Observe the notification that Automatic Replies are now enabled.
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