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Delegate access to a mailbox

Let other people read a mailbox, send as it or send on its behalf.

Delegation lets other people use a mailbox without sharing its password.

RightLets the delegate
ReadOpen the mailbox in webmail and IMAP apps.
Send asSend mail that appears to come from the mailbox.
Send on behalfSend mail marked as sent on behalf of the mailbox.
  1. Open Users, the mailbox, then Delegation.
  2. Add a person and tick the rights they need.
  3. Save. Untick all rights or choose Remove to take access away.

App passwords and security settings of a delegated mailbox stay with its owner.