California Baptist University

(951) 343-4444
Login Sign up

Adding someone to a Shared Calendar through Exchange - Microsoft Outlook

Modified on: Wed, Jun 26 2024 8:21 AM

This article provides instructions on adding a user to a shared calendar on Outlook


  1. Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer.

  2. Navigate to Calendar: Click on the "Calendar" icon or tab at the bottom of the Outlook window to open your calendar view.

  3. Select the Calendar to Share: Locate the calendar you want to share in the left-hand pane under "My Calendars" or "Calendar" (depending on your Outlook version).

  4. Right-click the Calendar: Right-click on the calendar you want to share. A context menu will appear.

  5. Choose "Sharing Permissions": From the context menu, select "Sharing Permissions". This will open the Calendar Properties window.

  6. Open Permissions Tab: In the Calendar Properties window, go to the "Permissions" tab.

  7. Add the Person: Click on the "Add..." button to select the person you want to share your calendar with.

  8. Select the Person: In the "Add Users" dialog box, type the name or email address of the person you want to share the calendar with, and click "Add ->" then "OK".

  9. Assign Permissions: Back in the Calendar Properties window under the "Permissions" tab, select the person you just added.

  10. Set Permission Level: Under "Permission Level" dropdown menu, choose "Editor" to allow the person full editing rights (they can create, edit, and delete items).

  11. Apply and OK: Click "OK" to apply the changes and close the Calendar Properties window

  12. Recipient Acceptance: The person you shared the calendar with will receive an email notification. They need to accept the invitation to view and edit your calendar.


After this, the person you added as an Editor to your calendar should be all set to manage your calendar


Was this answer helpful?