How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

A public folder exchange 2019, maybe a folder created to share information with others. PF in Outlook offers you an excellent place to gather, organize, and share information about particular topics or projects within a corporation.

What is an Exchange Public Folder?

An exchange public folder is a folder that is available to all users of an exchange server. Public folders can be created by any user and are typically used for sharing information such as calendar events, contacts, and email messages. Exchange public folders can also be used to store files, such as documents and images. When a public folder is created, it is automatically replicated to all exchange servers in the organization, making it possible for all users to access the same information. Public folders can be accessed via the exchange management console or the exchange control panel.

What are the benefits of using an Exchange Public Folder?

There are several benefits of using a public folder exchange:

  • Public folders make it possible for all users to access the same information, making collaboration easier.
  • Public folders can be used to store files, such as documents and images. This makes it easy to share files between users.
  • Public folders are automatically replicated to all exchange servers in the organization, making the information available even if one server goes down.
  • Public folders can be accessed via the exchange management console or the exchange control panel, making it easy to manage and monitor the information.

Configure Public Folder Exchange 2019

1- Login in Exchange admin center and left side select public folders and select Public Folder Mailboxes and then select + add button.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

2- In the Name box, you can type the name of your choice > under Mailbox Database and then click the browse button. This is an Important Step in Public Folder Exchange.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

3- Select the database and then click ok.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

4- So click Save.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

5- Now PF database created successfully.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

6- Select the public folder and then click the + add button.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

7- Type a name and click save.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

8- PF created Successfully and then click manage.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

9- Select + add button.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

10- Click the Browse button.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

11- Select users you want to allow permission and click ok.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

12- Select the permission level and click save.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

13- Click Save.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

14- Permission added successfully and click close.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

15- Under mail settings select Enable.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

16- Warning message while selecting Enable and click yes.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

17- Login your outlook web app > left side right click Favorite and click add a public folder to Favorites.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

18- Select the PF and click add to favorite.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

19- PF added successfully in your outlook web app.

Public Folder Exchange, How to Configure Public Folder Exchange Server 2019

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Jamil Parvez
Jamil Parvezhttps://www.xpertstec.com
Jamil Pervez works as a Network Administrator, based in Kuwait with a Primary focus on Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Certified MCSE, MCTP, MCITP, CCNP, CCIP, CCVP with 20 years of experience in administering Windows Servers, Exchange, VMWare, Veeam B&R, Veritas BackupExec.

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