What can I use instead of public folder?

Groups are intended to be the replacement solution for Public Folders. This feature is only available in Office 365, so you are not going to find it in Exchange Server on-premises.

Does Microsoft support public folders?

Public folders are available in the following Outlook clients: Outlook on the web (formerly known as Outlook Web App) for Exchange 2016 or later. Supported versions of Outlook for Exchange Server. Outlook for Mac 2016 and Outlook for Mac for Office 365.

How do I convert public folders to Exchange Online?

Visit the forums at: Exchange Server or Exchange Online.

  1. Step 1: Download the migration scripts.
  2. Step 2: Prepare for the migration.
  3. Step 3: Generate the .
  4. Step 4: Create the public folder mailboxes in Exchange Online.
  5. Step 5: Start the migration request.

How do I view public folders in Outlook online?

In Outlook, go to the Folders view. Click the three dots on the Navigation Bar, and the click Folders. Users with Outlook 2010 clients can click Folders at the bottom of the Navigation Pane. If necessary, scroll to the Public Folders node in the Navigation Pane.

How do I subscribe to a public folder in Outlook?

Subscribe to an Exchange public folder

  1. On the Tools menu, click Public Folders.
  2. In the left pane, under Public Folders, click the Exchange account that you want.
  3. Click the folder that you want to subscribe to, and then click Subscribe .
  4. To view the contents of the folder, click the folder in the navigation pane.

What are public folders?

Public folders are an easy and effective way to collect, organize, and share information with others in your department, or across your organization. You can use public folders to store any type of file or Outlook item. Use public folders to: Post information on an electronic bulletin board.

How do I know if public folder is mail enabled?

Navigate to Public folders > Public folders. In the list view, select the public folder that you want to mail-enable or mail-disable. In the details pane, under Mail settings, click Enable or Disable.

Can Public Folders be accessed using smart phones or mobile phones?

Can public folders be accessed using smart phones or mobile phones? Public folder access works from Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for Mac. However, smart phone client apps including Outlook for Android or Outlook for iOS do not support connecting to public folders.

How do I sync public folders with my phone?

Use your public folders on your iPhone or Android. Sync public folders with your mobile phone. By default Microsoft has no solution to sync public folders with mobile phones. If you go the way trough your private mailbox which is already ActiveSync enabled, you can sync the public folders to your phone however.

Is there a public folder in outlook?

No. Public folders are great for Outlook integration, simple sharing scenarios, and for allowing large audiences to access the same data. Which clients support public folders? The currently supported Outlook clients for Exchange Server can access public folders.

Are public folders going away?

Are public folders going away? No. Public folders are great for Outlook integration, simple sharing scenarios, and for allowing large audiences to access the same data. Which clients support public folders? The currently supported Outlook clients for Exchange Server can access public folders.

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