Exchange calendar folder permissions

Exchange Calendar folder permissions

• Calendar folder permissions control how much detail people can see in a calendar folder, and whether they can make changes

• Default permissions allow all users to see free/busy times

Reviewer permissions

• Reviewer permission to read all items in the calendar

• Includes all history and all items added to calendar in the future

• Don't include sensitive or confidential information in a shared calendar

Editor permissions

• Editor permissions to change items in the calendar

• Editor can act on behalf of the calendar owner

• Best practice is to have as few editors as possible to minimize conflicting changes

Calendar permissions in Outlook (preferred)

• Requires owner permissions on the calendar, including resource owner and booking delegate

Add room to list of calendars

• In calendar view, click Open Calendar, then Room List

• Select the room and click OK

• The room now shows up in your list of calendars

Access permissions

1. Right-click on the calendar name and choose Properties.
   
   

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2. Click into the permissions tab
   

3. Click Add and choose the person who needs permission.
   
   

4. Ensure the right person is selected.
   
   

5. Choose the permission level from the drop-down menu.
   
   

Settings calendar permissions in Outlook Web App

• The Outlook Web App can be used to add permissions to a folder

• Fewer settings are available than in Outlook

Open the Calendar

For resources or shared calendars you must first open the calendar

1. Click the icon in the top-right and choose Open Other Mailbox

2. Type the name of the mailbox and click Open

3. Click the icon with nine squares and then Calendar

Add a person to the permissions list

1. To add permissions click Share
   
   

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2. Enter email address and Search directory
   
   

3. Set permission level

   • Availability only - default

   • Limited details - subject line only

   • Full details - Reviewer - read-only

   • Editor - can change meetings

   • Delegate - will receive your meeting invitations - do not use for resources

Change existing permissions

1. Right-click on Calendar and choose Permissions
   
   

2. View and change permissions as required
   

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