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How to Create an Entra ID Mailbox-Enabled User Account

Use case: Use this procedure to create a mailbox-enabled user account in Entra ID. Mailbox-enabled users have individual mailboxes that support email, calendar, and contact management through Outlook or Outlook Web Access (OWA).

To create a new Entra ID mailbox-enabled user account, do the following:

  • Right-click the User folder under your tenant and select New → User.
  • Select User mailbox from the User Type dropdown.
  • Fill out the Display Name, then click Next.
  • Fill out the UserPrincipalName, then click Next.
  • Modify any user settings according to your needs by navigating the tabs on the left-hand side.
  • Click Create to start the user creation process.
How to create an Entra ID mailbox-enabled user account
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