Share mailboxes and set team permissions
Give teammates the access they need without sharing passwords.
Editorial update: October 30, 2026In this guide
What each permission allows
| Permission | Allows |
|---|---|
| Read only | Read messages and their attachments in the shared mailbox. |
| Read, send, reply and forward | Read access plus sending from the mailbox. |
| Manage messages | Organize and archive mail; review the other permissions separately. |
| Move to Trash | Explicitly allow the Trash action. |
| Create aliases | Create aliases delivering into the shared mailbox within account limits. |
Change or revoke access
Update permissions in the same list, or revoke the mailbox grant. Sharing does not transfer mailbox ownership or grant billing and sending-key administration. If an action remains missing after a change, ask the teammate to reload and check the selected mailbox.