To set up or sync a shared mailbox in Outlook, you must first:
- Ensure you have been given the correct permissions to access the shared mailbox.
- Verify you are using an Office 365 subscription, the Outlook desktop program and an Exchange Online account.
- Sign in to Outlook with your own account credentials.
- Open the account settings option and select the 'Accounts' tab in the navigation pane.
- Under 'Accounts' click on 'Add a shared mailbox'.
- Enter the shared mailbox address and click 'Add'.
- Open the 'More Settings' option.
- Go to the 'Advanced' tab on the Outlook Settings window.
- Check 'Download shared folders' and click 'OK'.
- Restart Outlook.