assign full access mailbox permissions
In Microsoft 365, providing Full Access permissions to a mailbox enables a certain user to open and manage another user’s mailbox as if it were their own. This is especially important for administrative assistants, managers, and team members who need to work together closely. Here’s a detailed guide to assigning Full Access mailbox permissions using both the Microsoft 365 admin center and PowerShell.
Shared Mailbox Permissions in Exchange 2019
Method : Using PowerShell
PowerShell is an effective solution for managing permissions in more complex scenarios or for administrators who like scripting. Here’s how to assign Full Access permissions with PowerShell.
1.Open PowerShell:
- Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
2.Install the Exchange Online Management Module:
- If you haven’t yet installed it, use the following command:
3.connect with Exchange Online:
- To connect to Exchange Online, use the following command. You will be requested to input your Microsoft 365 administrative credentials.
4.Assign Full Access Permission:
To assign Full Access permissions, use the following command. Replace targetuser@yourdomain.com with the mailbox owner’s email address, and user@yourdomain.com with the user’s email address to which access is granted.
Add-MailboxPermission -Identity targetuser@yourdomain.com -User user@yourdomain.com -AccessRights FullAccess -InheritanceType All
5. Verify permissions:
To ensure that the permissions have been appropriately assigned, run the following command:
Get-MailboxPermission -Identity targetuser@yourdomain.com | Where-Object { $_.User -like “user@yourdomain.com” }
conclusion
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