Automapping shared mailbox office 365

Automapping a shared mailbox in Office 365!

Automapping is a feature in Office 365 that allows you to automatically assign a mailbox to a user account, without the need for manual configuration. This is particularly useful for shared mailboxes, where multiple users need to access the same mailbox.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to automate a shared mailbox in Office 365:

Prerequisites:

1. You have an Office 365 tenant with a shared mailbox.
2. You have the necessary permissions to configure automapping.

Step 1: Enable Automapping

1. Go to the Office 365 admin center and navigate to Users > Active users.
2. Click on the Settings icon (represented by a gear) next to the user account you want to enable automapping for.
3. Click on Mail and then toggle the switch next to Automatically map this account to a mailbox to On.

Step 2: Configure Automapping

1. In the Automatically map this account to a mailbox section, select the shared mailbox you want to map to the user account.
2. Choose the Mailbox type as Shared mailbox.
3. Optionally, you can specify a Primary SMTP address for the shared mailbox.
4. Click Save to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify Automapping

1. Log in to the user account you configured automapping for.
2. Check the user's mailbox settings to verify that the shared mailbox has been successfully mapped.

Tips and Considerations:

• Automapping only works for shared mailboxes that are not already assigned to a user account.
• If you have multiple users who need to access the same shared mailbox, you'll need to configure automapping for each user account separately.
• Automapping can be disabled at any time by toggling the switch next to Automatically map this account to a mailbox to Off.
• If you encounter issues with automapping, you can troubleshoot by checking the Office 365 admin center for any errors or warnings related to mailbox configuration.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully automate a shared mailbox in Office 365. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to ask!