Microsoft 365: Set Delegate Permissions via Outlook
Issue:
- Provide access to another individual (delegate) to your Office 365 mailbox
Environment:
- Office 365 (recommended)
- Outlook for Windows 2019
Cause:
- N/A
Resolution:
- Launch Outlook
- Click File on the top left
- Click Account Settings to open the drop-down and then click Delegate Access
- You can manage delegates as needed from the delegate's menu
- To manage individual access, click the person to highlight them and click Permissions
NOTE: YOUR OWN ACCOUNT SHOULD NOT BE A DELEGATE AS YOU ALREADY HAVE FULL ACCESS TO IT. REMOVE IT IF IT IS LISTED
If you need further assistance, contact your local IT support group/person
You can also contact your appropriate Service Desk:
University Users: OIT Service Desk - 919 684 2200
Duke Health Users: DHTS Service Desk - 919 684 2243
Article number: KB0026240
Valid to: August 6, 2025