Shared Mailbox Request

Overview

NOTE: This request requires supervisor approval, once requested your supervisor will automatically receive a notification to approve.

  • A shared mailbox could be used for a Department, a University function or a University Group.

  • Shared mailboxes can also be used to provide a common calendar, allowing multiple users to schedule and view appointments.

  • Shared email accounts are owned by the department or organization and require approval from the employee responsible for the mailbox and require supervisor approval.

  • Upon supervisor approval IT will complete the work and update the ticket. Note: it can take up to four hours for the mailbox to show up in the Outlook client after access has been granted.

  • Examples of shared accounts include purchasing@metrostate.edu, parking@metrostate.edu or human.resources@metrostate.edu.

Benefits

  • All access is granted on the server end which is secure and does not require the need for additional user names and passwords to be shared.

  • Looks professional and can be used on brochures, web pages, letterhead, etc.

  • It allows those who are unfamiliar with the staff and faculty within a department to get in contact via email.

  • Messages in the shared account are available year-after-year, which eases transition issues as staffing changes occur.

  • Messages can be answered in a timely manner because multiple individuals will have access to the account.

 

 
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Access a department shared email mailbox (employee, student-employee, student organizations). Instructions for: Windows Desktop Client, Outlook Online, Apple.

Details

Service ID: 23470
Created
Sat 10/7/17 1:17 PM
Modified
Fri 4/1/22 12:21 PM