Office 365: Accessing shared resources using the Outlook app on mobile devices

It is possible to access an Office 365 shared calendar or resource on a mobile device that is configured to use the Outlook app. Follow these steps to access the resource:
 
  1. Launch the Outlook mobile app.
  2. Click on the Calendar icon on the bottom right portion of the screen. This will display the calendar.
  3. Click on the icon in the upper left portion of the screen. A list of your visible calendars will display. This will be the user icon in iOS, or the hamburger menu (three lines) in Android.
  4. Click on the calendar icon in the upper left portion of the screen.
  5. A menu will display at the bottom of the screen. Select add Shared Calendars.
  6. A search screen will appear. You can search for the Shared Calendar you would like to add. 
  7. Select the Calendar you would like to add by clicking the + next to the calendar's name.

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 Medicine Users: DHTS Service Desk - 919 684 2243

Article number: KB0029821

Valid to: July 12, 2025