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Connect to Another Mailbox

You may need to monitor another inbox for a department or for a particular person. These instructions will show you how to connect to another inbox.

Note: The other person or department will need to give you permission to access their inbox and any folders within the inbox. If you need help with this, you can contact the ITS: Solutions Center (x6449), its@coloradocollege.edu.

Open occasionally - PC Outlook

In Outlook, click File > Open & Export > Other User's Folder

Type the name of the person and select the correct entry from the list, then click OK

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Open for daily use - PC Outlook

In Outlook, go to File > Account Settings button > Account Settings (again)

Double click your account in the listing to open more options

Select "More Settings"

Click the "Advanced" tab > then the "Add" button > and type the name or partial name and choose from the list. Then say OK, next, finish etc. out of all those properties windows

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Open for daily use - Mac Outlook

In Outlook, click the "Tools" menu and select "Accounts"

Make sure your CC account is selected and then click the "Advanced" button

Go to the "Delegates" tab and click the "+" at the bottom where it says "Open these additional mailboxes" and find the appropriate email address

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Open occasionally - Email on the web

Log into email on the web through CC Single Sign in, thenClick your picture (or placeholder icon) in the upper right corner and choose "Open another mailbox..."

Type the name of the mailbox or person in the box, and click "Open" - it will open in a new browser tab

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Report an issue - Last updated: 01/13/2021