
Task: To add a Public Folder to your Favorites list in the Outlook for Windows desktop app.įirst, follow Step 1 through Step 5 above to navigate to the desired public folder. The calendar attached to the public folder.All the messages you have sent in your sent folder.All of the messages in the public folder.If you have the appropriate permissions, you can view, Note: To more easily access frequently-used public folders, follow the steps in the next Task below to add them to your Favorites list so they appear with all your regular Email folders in the Outlook for Windows desktop app. Step 5 - Drill down through the Public Folder structure until you find the specific folder you are looking for. Select the public folder to open it. Step 4 - Click the arrow to expand the section for All Public Folders to display all the public folders. Step 3 - In your left-hand folder list scroll way down, then click the arrow to expand the section called Public Folders.

Step 2 - Select Folders from the Navigation Options. If you do not see the ellipsis, skip to Step 2. Step 1 - Open the Outlook for Windows desktop app and click the ellipsis in the Outlook navigation area (bottom left or left-hand side). Task: To access a Public Folder in the Outlook for Windows desktop app. Ask an Owner of the Public Folder to add permissions for your account. If you are unable to find a specific Public Folder that you need to access, you may not have the correct permissions to access it. The public folder is mapped to the Outlook application, not to your email account. If you switch to a different computer, you need to follow this procedure again. These instructions assist you in mapping a public folder into Outlook 2016 or higher.

The Owner of the Public Folder must first assign you the correct permissions by following the instructions in the Outlook: Setting Permissions on a Public Folder in Outlook Desktop Application. Note: If you are unable to find a specific Public Folder that you need to access, you may not have the correct permissions to access it.

