So to verify if the mailbox is converted to a regular mailbox, we can use the Get-Mailbox cmdlet: Get-Mailbox -Identity | Select Name, RecipientTypeDetailsĪs you can see the mailbox type is now set to usermailbox. Only in case of an error, you will be notified. The cmdlet won’t give any output or confirmation that the operation is succeeded. # Connect to Exchange OnlineĬonnect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName Note Note that the type is set to Regular and not User. It’s also possible to use the mailbox name, but email address is unique making it a better choice. For identity, we are using the email address of the mailbox. To convert the mailbox back we are going to use the Set-Mailbox cmdlet. For this, you will need to have the Exchange Online module installed in PowerShell. We can also use PowerShell to convert the shared mailbox back to a user mailbox. Make sure that you assign an appropriate license to the user, otherwise, you won’t be able to access the mailbox! Use PowerShell to Convert Shared Mailbox to User The mailbox should now be listed as a UserMailbox in the mailboxes list. In the Exchange Admin Center, open the shared mailbox.With the shared mailboxes listed, let’s change the mailbox back to a user mailbox: You can either search for the name of the shared mailbox in the list or use the filter to show only the shared mailboxes: The shared mailboxes are listed in the Exchange Admin Center between the normal mailboxes. Let’s start with the Exchange Admin Center. There are two ways to convert the shared mailbox, we can use the Exchange Admin Center or PowerShell. In this article, I will explain how you can convert the shared mailbox to a user mailbox, using the admin center or with PowerShell. Without the license, you won’t be able to access the mailbox. This can be a Microsoft 365 plan which includes Exchange Online, or an Exchange Online only plan. Keep in mind that a user mailbox requires a license at all times. This can be necessary when you need to access the mailbox directly (from an application or specific device) or accidentally convert the wrong user mailbox to a shared mailbox. Shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365 can be converted (back) to a user mailbox.
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