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Overview
Microsoft 365 Groups provide a shared workspace for email, calendar, files, and collaboration. This guide explains how internal users at USNH can join a public or private M365 group using Outlook.
🔓 Public vs. Private Groups
| Group Type |
Description |
Join Method |
| Public |
Anyone in the organization can view and join. |
Self-service via Outlook |
| Private |
Only approved members can view content. |
Request access; owner approval required |
🛠️ Steps to Join a Public Group
Outlook on the Web
- Go to https://outlook.office.com.
- In the left pane, click Groups > Discover.
- Browse or search for the group name.
- Click the group and select Join.
Outlook Desktop App
- Open Outlook.
- Navigate to the Groups section in the left folder pane.
- Click Discover Groups.
- Select the group and click Join.
📨 Request Access to a Private Group
If the group is private:
- Follow the same steps as above.
- Click Request to Join.
- The group owner will receive a notification and must approve your request.