M365 Archive

RM375635 - Outlook: Shared Mailboxes as Accounts

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Roadmap ID

375635

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Status

Launched

Release

General Availability
Preview
Targeted Release

Last Updated

Aug 28, 2025

Published Jan 5, 2024

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Outlook

Tag

Launched
General Availability
Preview
Targeted Release
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Summary

Shared Mailboxes can be added as Accounts in the new Outlook for Windows. The Shared Mailbox will appear at the Account Level in the Folder list. Access to the Shared Mailbox requires the user's credentials and associated permissions. #newoutlookforwindows

Description

Shared Mailboxes can be added as Accounts in the new Outlook for Windows. The Shared Mailbox will appear at the Account Level in the Folder list. Access to the Shared Mailbox requires the user's credentials and associated permissions. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: June CY2025

Preview date: May CY2025