# Outlook: Adding a Shared Mailbox (Outlook Web App + New Outlook)

**What will be covered:**

- How to open a shared mailbox
- How to set a shared folder / Mailbox

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### 1. Open Outlook Web App

**Navigate** to the Office 365 portal (<a>https://outlook.office365.com</a>) and log in with your credentials.

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### 2. Open Shared Mailbox


Click on your **profile picture** or **initials** in the top-right corner, Select **Open another mailbox**. Lastly Enter the email address of the shared mailbox and click **Open.** The shared mailbox will open in a new tab.

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### 3. Add Shared Mailbox to Folder List


Right-click **Folders** in the left navigation pane. Right click the **Folders** and Select **Add shared folder.** Enter the email address of the shared mailbox and click **Add**.

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