How to Change Default Calendar Access Rights

This article provides information for changing the sharing permissions for the calendar in Outlook for Windows, MacOS and Outlook on the web.

By default, anyone at the University of Georgia can view your free/busy availability in UGAMail Calendar. This means others can see when you are available, but they cannot view details such as meeting titles or locations.

Before You Begin

To change your calendar access rights, you must use an Exchange-supported client (such as Outlook) that allows you to modify permissions for the Default user.

Sharing a calendar

Use the following guides to change your calendar permissions:

Outlook for Windows:

• Share an Outlook calendar with other people

Outlook for Mac:

• Share your calendar in Outlook for Mac

Outlook on the web (OWA):

• Share your calendar in Outlook on the web for business

Opening a Shared Calendar

To view someone else’s shared calendar:

• Outlook for Windows:

  • Open another person's Exchange Calendar

• Outlook for MacOS:

  • Open a shared Exchange calendar in Outlook for Mac

• Outlook Mobile (Android & iOS):

  • Calendar Sharing in Outlook Mobile (Android & iOS)

Sending a Sharing Invitation