Accessing Public Folders on Outlook for Mac

Due to the University's move to Office 365, users are currently unable to access Public Folders using Outlook for Mac. The Office of Information Technology does have a way for users on Mac to access public folders by utilizing the Microsoft Remote Desktop application. To request access to the Outlook Remote Server, please contact the OIT Support Center.

Setting Up the Outlook Remote Server on Your Mac

You must already have been granted permissions to the Outlook Remote Server before you can start this process. If you need access to the Outlook Remote Server, please contact the OIT Support Center. 

1. From the Mac Desktop select Go and then Applications.
   
   
    
2. Scroll until you see Microsoft Remote Desktop and double click to open the application. 
   
   
    
3. When the Microsoft Remote Desktop application opens, click on Remote Resources.
   
   
    
4. When the Remote Resources window appears, enter in the following information in the fields.
   URL: https://remote.unr.edu/RDWeb/feed/webfeed.aspx
   User name: UNR\NetID
   Password: NetID password
   
   Once that information is entered, click on Refresh.
   
   
    
5. You should now see a list of options under Remote Resources. Scroll down until you see Outlook 2016. Double click to launch the application. 
   
   
    
6. When the application launches you will see the RDP Disclaimer page. Click on the OK button.
   
   
    
7. If this is the first time that you have launched the application, you will need to set up your Outlook Profile. From the Welcome to Outlook 2016 window click on Next and follow the instructions to add an email account in to Outlook.
   
   
    
8. Outlook 2016 will now open. To access your public folders, follow the instructions for accessing public folders on Outlook 2016 or 2019.