Share Outlook Calendar and Set Permissions

Issue/Question

I would like to allow someone to add/make events on my calendar

How to change permissions on a shared calendar

Can't share calendar

I am not sure how to share my calendars with others

Someone would like to share their calendar with me, how could we do that?

Error: Error while preparing to send sharing message

Error: Policy does not allow granting permissions at this level due to one or more of the recipient(s). Please select another permission level and send the sharing invite again

Environment

• Microsoft Outlook
• Windows
• Outlook Web Access

Resolution

Note: The person doing this needs permissions in the calendar

Note: The individual you are sharing with must now follow article  Adding a shared calendar

Classic Outlook

1. Click 
2. Right click on the specific calendar in Outlook
3. Click Properties.
4. Click Permissions tab.
5. Click Add.
6. Type the name of the person to share within the Search box
7. Click Go.
8. Double click on their name.
9. Click OK.
10. Select the level of permissions desired.
11. Click OK
     

New Outlook and Outlook on the Web

1. Click 
2. Click Share calendar
3. Enter the email address of the person to share with
4. In the drop-down menu select the level of access you want them to have
5. Click Share
6. Use the drop-down menu next to their name to select or change the level of access 

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