How to Grant Permission to a Calendar

Granting Permission to Calendar with Outlook 2010

Open Outlook 2010

 On the Navigator Pane click on Calendar


Right Click on your Calendar


Scroll to and select Share, then Share Calendar


Click To... and specify the users you'd like to share your calendar with

Select the option to Allow recipient to view your Calendar

In the Details: drop down box provide the permissions level desired:

  • Availability Only: Times are shown as "Free," "Busy," "Tentative," or "Out of Office"
  • Limited Details: Includes availability (above) and subject text of calendar items
  • Full Details: Includes availability and full calendar item details


NOTE: Private Items display only availability

The permissions will not apply until the end-users close all emails, calendars and outlook and restart Outlook or restart their PCs.

If you are interested troubleshooting permission problems or providing more or less calendar permissions please see Share Your Calendar (Complex)