How can I set an out of office message for a shared mailbox?

  • In an internet browser, modify and enter the relevant URL in the address bar:
    • https://outlook.office.com/mail/*@stalbans.anglican.org/
    • https://outlook.office.com/mail/*@stalbansdiocese.org/ 
      • * = insert the shared mailbox alias (first part of the address) here
    • Alternatively go to your mailbox in Outlook on the Web
      • Click your name in the top right
      • Open another mailbox
      • Enter the email address of the shared mailbox
      • Select address
      • Open
  • In the shared mailbox go to Settings (cog icon) top right
  • View all Outlook settings
  • Automatic replies
  • Turn on to enable or turn off to disable
  • When enabling select the time period
  • Write your message for inside and, optionally, outside your organisation
  • Save

See also: How do I set an out of office message to automatically reply in Outlook?