1. Microsoft 365 Mailbox, Webmail and Calendar
  2. Public Folder Options for Office 365

Public Folder Options for Office 365

Public folders are not supported in Office 365. University IT supports the following options to replace public folders.

  • Email – Office 365 shared mailbox
  • Calendar – Office 365 shared mailbox or SharePoint calendar
  • Contact – SharePoint contact list
  • Tasks – SharePoint task list
  • Notes – SharePoint document library
Compare Public Folder Options
Tool Pros Cons
SharePoint
  • Flexible
  • Easier to search
  • Cannot retrieve email
  • Recommended to have less than 2,000 items per container
Shared Mailbox
  • Can be email enabled
  • Auto-accept features
  • Managing permissions