Versions Compared

Version Old Version 1 New Version Current
Changes made by

Margie Athol

Kyle Kim

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

A Resource Email Account— also called a Shared Email— has its own email address, mailbox, and calendar. But rather than logging in directlywith an EID and EID password specific to that email account, you login using your own UT EID credentials. Using your own credentials negates the need for sharing credentials among colleagues thereby increasing security. which increases security. It's also fewer passwords to remember so the chance of not being able to sign in because you don't know the password is decreased (if not eliminated).  

If you have any questions about Resource Email Accounts, contact CNS IT by creating a ticket here or by sending an email to help@cns.utexas.edu.

How to request a new Shared Email

If you'd like a Resource Email Account created for your group or department,

...

  1. Display Name: This is the name people will see when they receive an email from the account. 
  2. Email Address: Include the full email address you'd like. 
  3. Who needs access: Include the names and EIDs (if possible) of all people who need access. It's easy to add and remove access later on, so this doesn't need to be a complete list. 

How to Request Access to

...

an existing Shared Email

Info
iconfalse
titlePrerequisite

You must have a UT Exchange mailbox in order to access a Shared Email.

To check if you're eligible for an Exchange mailbox or if you need to create one, check this Knowledge Base article for information and instructions.

...

  1. The email address of the Shared Email
  2. The names and EIDs of those needing permission changes
  3. What permissions changes need to occur
    1. See below for an explanation of permissions types 

Adding or removing access yourself

Info
iconfalse
titlePrerequisite

In order to add or remove access for others, you must have manager access to the Shared Email.

  1. Sign in to the Resource Admin Tool online using your EID and EID password. 
  2. In the left hand navigation bar, go to Modify Shared. 
  3. Click on the name of the Shared Email, then click Select Resource. 
  4. The fields on the page will populate with the current settings for the Shared Email. 
  5. To give someone access:
    1. Enter the person's EID in the appropriate field, then click the button to give them the needed permission. 
  6. To remove permission:
    1. Click on the person's name, then click Remove User. 
    2. Do this for every permission you'd like to remove them from. 

Permission Types

Full Access allows users to open the mailbox, read and delete emails, and view and edit calendar events. 

...

Expand
titleAdd the Resource Account so It Displays Under Your Primary Inbox in the Outlook Web App
  1. Sign in to your personal account in the Outlook Web App using your UT EID and password then authenticating with Duo. 
  2. Right-click the bolded Folders header in the left navigation pane, and then choose Add Shared Folder.
  3. In the Add Shared Folder dialog box, type the email address, then select Add. If a UT Austin login window appears, enter your personal EID and password and authenticate with Duo.

Mac

Expand
title"Legacy" Outlook Desktop Client
  1. In the Outlook app, on the Tools menu, click Accounts.
  2. Click the Plus Sign, then click New Account.In the E-mail address your Microsoft email (usually in the first.last@austin.utexas.edu format), then click "Advanced..."
  3. Click on the "Delegates" tab.
  4. Under "Open these additional mailboxes:", select the plus icon.
  5. In the "Search for a person..." field, enter the email address of the shared mailbox, then click ContinueAdd.
  6. Upon clicking Continue, a UTexas login window will appear. Enter your personal EID and EID password and authenticate with Duo to finish adding the account. Restart your Outlook application.


Expand
titleApple Mail
Info
titleNote

There are known issues of Office365 email accounts not working properly in Apple Mail. We recommend using another mail client to access all Office365 email accounts.

  • In Apple Mail, go to Mail, then Add Account, then choose Other.
  • Fill out the choices then click Sign In:
    1. Name: Shared Email's display name
    2. Email: Resource Email Account address
    3. Password: your EID password
  • On the next page, 
    1. Keep the email address the same
    2. Username: personal-exchange-address/resource-address
    3. Password: personal-EID-pw
    4. Account Type: IMAP
    5. Incoming server: outlook.office365.com
    6. Outgoing server: smtp.office365.com
    7. Click Sign In
  • Go to Mail then choose Preferences
  • Select the Resource Account, then click Server Settings and go to the Outgoing Settings
    • Change the username to be your personal exchange email account address
    "New" Outlook Desktop Client
    1. In the Outlook app, on the Tools menu, click Accounts.
    2. Click the Plus Sign, then click Add Open Shared Mailbox...
    3. In the "Search for a person..." field, enter the email address of the shared mailbox, then click Add.
    4. Restart your Outlook application.


    Expand
    titleThunderbird
    1. In Thunderbird, go to Tools and choose Account Settings.
    2. From the Account Actions dropdown, choose Add Main Account. 
    3. Fill out the choices:
      1. Your name: Display Name of the Resource Email Account
      2. Email address: Resource Email Account address
      3. Password: your personal EID password
    4. Then, select Manual Configuration.
    5. Enter the following server settings:
      1. Keep the email address the same, 
        1. For Incoming: 
        2. IMAP
        3. Server hostname: outlook.office365.com
        4. Username: your-personal-email-address/resource-email-address
        5. For Outgoing:
        6. Server hostname: smtp.office365.com
        7. Username: your personal email address
    6. Then click Re-test, and the other settings will be automatically chosen. 
    7. Click Done.
    Apple Mail

    The Mail for macOS application is no longer supported for accessing and using Resource Accounts. See the  FAQs for more information.


    Expand
    titleThunderbird

    Please see our wiki here for instructions: How to Configure Office 365 in Thunderbird

    Windows

    Expand
    titleOutlook Desktop Client
    1. In Outlook, choose the File tab in the ribbon.
    2. Choose Add Account from beneath the drop down.
    3. Enter the Shared Email address in the E-Mail Address field, leave all other fields blank, then click Next.
    4. When asked for username and password:
      1. Remove the Shared Email from the username and replace it with your personal Exchange email address
      2. For password, use your EID password.
      3. Check Remember My Credentials.
    5. Click OK.
    6. Click Finish.
    7. Close and Reopen Outlook to finish adding the account.


    Expand
    titleThunderbird
    1. In Thunderbird, go to Tools then choose Account Settings.
    2. From the Account Actions dropdown, choose Add Main Account. 
    3. Fill out the choices:
      1. Your name: Display Name of the Resource Email Account
      2. Email address: Resource Email Account address
      3. Password: your personal EID password
    4. Then, select Manual Configuration.
    5. Enter the following server settings:
      1. For Incoming: 
      2. IMAP
      3. Server hostname: outlook.office365.com
      4. Username: your-personal-email-address/resource-email-address
      5. For Outgoing:
      6. Server hostname: smtp.office365.com
      7. Username: your personal email address
    6. Then click Re-test, and the other settings will be automatically chosen. 
    7. Click Done.

    Please see our wiki here for instructions: How to Configure Office 365 in Thunderbird

    Smartphone

    Expand
    titleOutlook for Mobile
    1. Open the Outlook mobile app on your smartphone.
    2. Click your account icon in the upper left corner, then click the Add Account icon.
    3. Choose Add Shared Mailbox, then enter the email address of the shared email account, then click Add Shared Mailbox.  

    ...

    Expand
    titleGMail for Mobile
    1. In the GMail mobile app, click on your account icon, then click Add Account.
    2. Choose Office 365 as the account type.
    3. Enter the Shared Email email address.
    4. When prompted for Incoming Server Settings:
      1. Username: your-personal-email-address/resource-email-address
      2. Password: Your EID password
      3. Leave all other settings as default.
    5. When prompted for Outgoing Server Settings:
      1. Username: your personal Exchange email address
      2. Password: your EID password
      3. Server hostname: smtp.office365.com
    6. When prompted for a name, enter the Shared Email Display Name.
    Expand
    titleMail for iOS
  • Open the Settings app and go to Passwords & Accounts.
  • Tap Add Account, then choose Other as the account type.
  • Choose Add Mail Account.
  • Use the following settings:
    1. Name: Display Name of the Resource Email Account
    2. Email: Resource Email Account address
    3. Password: enter your EID password
    4. Description: enter a description to help you identify the account, this can be the same as the Display Name
  • When prompted for server settings, use the following:
    1. Incoming Server Settings:
      1. Host Name: outlook.office365.com
      2. Username: your-personal-email-address/resource-email-address
      3. Password: Your EID password
    2. When prompted for Outgoing Server Settings:
      1. Server hostname: smtp.office365.com
      2. Username: your personal email address
      3. Password: your EID password
    3. Tap Verify.
    • Choose what apps you'd like to use the account with and tap Save.

    The GMail application is no longer supported for accessing and using Resource Accounts. See the  FAQs for more information.


    Expand
    titleMail for iOS

    The Mail for iOS application is no longer supported for accessing and using Resource Accounts. See the  FAQs for more information.


    Anchor
    FAQs
    FAQs
    FAQs

    Expand
    titleCan I add/remove access to a Resource Account myself?

    You must have manager access in order to adjust permissions to the account. If you need manager access or aren't sure if you do, create a ticket with CNS IT including the email address of the Shared Account.

    Once you have manager access, follow these steps:

    1. Sign in to the Resource Admin Tool online using your EID and EID password. 
    2. In the left hand navigation bar, go to Modify Shared. 
    3. Click on the name of the Shared Email, then click Select Resource. 
    4. The fields on the page will populate with the current settings for the Shared Email. 
    5. To give someone access:
      1. Enter the person's EID in the appropriate field, then click the button to give them the needed permission. 
    6. To remove permission:
      1. Click on the person's name, then click Remove User. 
      2. Do this for every permission you'd like to remove them from. 


    Expand
    titleWhy can't I use a Shared Email in Apple Mail, Mail for iOS, or GMail mobile app?

    Microsoft has disabled Basic Authentication which means Office 365 accounts can only be logged into through email clients that support Modern Authentication. IMAP— the protocol that previously enabled Resource Accounts to work in Mail and GMail— uses Basic Authentication and will no longer work. The Mail app on macOS supports Modern Authentication which allows for signing in to your personal UT O365 mailbox, however Resource Accounts are not able to authenticate successfully. The GMail app does not support Modern Authentication for logging into Office 365 accounts. 

    We recommend using the Outlook desktop and mobile apps or the Outlook Web App. 





    Questions? You can create a ticket with CNS IT using our form or sending us an email at help@cns.utexas.edu. 

    Filter by label
    showLabelsfalse
    max5
    spacescnsoitpublic
    showSpacefalse
    sortmodified
    reversetrue
    typepage
    cqllabel in ("office365","email","exchange") and type = "page" and space = "cnsoitpublic"
    labelsemail office365 exchange

    Related issues
    Page Properties
    hiddentrue


    Review is Needednew outlook for mac