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2.6. How to delegate access to your personal Outlook calendar (Desktop version)

 How to assign access

1. Select "File" in the top left corner of Outlook followed by the drop-down menu labeled "Account Settings". Within this menu you will need to select "Delegate Access".

2. Select "Add..." on the right side of the menu and search for the user you wish to delegate access to.

3. Choose which access you wish to give from the "Calendar" drop-down menu. Uncheck the box labeled "Delegate receives copies of meeting-related messages sent to me". Once finished, select "Ok" at the bottom to finish assigning access.

How to open the calendar

1. Inside the calendar tab in Outlook, select "Open Calendar" located on the toolbar. Select "From Address Book..." from the drop-down menu.

2. Select the calendar you wish to open. Once selected, make sure to click "Ok" at the bottom. The calendar will now open and you will be able to perform actions based on the permissions that you were given in the first half of this guide.