Restrict Emails to External Addresses in Microsoft 365

In Microsoft 365 environments, users send emails to external recipients for various purposes like client relationships, customer communication, project collaboration, etc. However, it can pose a significant risk to the organization’s data, especially if the external domains are suspicious or targeted by hackers for unauthorized access. To prevent such things, admins might want to restrict users from sending emails to external addresses to safeguard the organization. Admins can also implement this as one of the email security best practices to protect... Read More Read More

Fix Room Mailbox Calendar Showing Organizer’s Name Instead of Subject

A room mailbox is a type of resource mailbox assigned to a physical space, such as a conference room, auditorium, or training room. These mailboxes simplify the booking process, allowing users to easily reserve rooms by adding them to their meeting invitations using the location option.  However, when tracking room mailbox usage stats, you may notice an unusual behavior: the meeting subject often gets replaced with the organizer’s name by default. While this is intentional and designed to enhance privacy,... Read More Read More

Recover Mailbox Data with Delicensing Resiliency Feature in Exchange Online

Have you ever faced the panic of accidentally removing a license in Exchange Online, leading to disrupted email services and mailbox data loss? Mistakes like these are common, especially with group-based licensing, but they don’t have to lead to data loss anymore! Microsoft’s Delicensing Resiliency feature is here to give admins a much-needed safety net—an extra 30 days to fix accidental errors and avoid permanent data loss.  Let’s explore the details of this feature.   What is Exchange Online Delicensing Resiliency... Read More Read More

Create Dynamic Distribution Lists Based on Email Domain

Creating and managing groups can be a hassle—especially when you have multiple domains or different teams to communicate within your organization. Without proper filters or predefined rules, manually updating group memberships can become time-consuming and prone to errors. Dynamic distribution lists in Exchange Online make group management easier by automatically adding members based on predefined rules or attributes. This means you won’t need to manually update group membership whenever someone changes roles or joins the company.  In this blog, we’ll... Read More Read More

How to Set Up a Catch-All Mailbox in Exchange Online

Email communication is vital for seamless connections with clients, customers, stakeholders, and others. However, with the constant flow of emails, many Microsoft 365 organizations risk missing critical messages due to typos or misdirected addresses. This is where a Catch-All email address comes in.  Let’s see in detail what a Catch-All mailbox is and how to set it up in Microsoft 365.   What is a Catch-All Email Address?  A Catch-All email address is associated with a mailbox that captures all emails... Read More Read More

Optimize Email Management Using Bulk Sender Insights in Microsoft Defender

As businesses rely heavily on email to connect with clients, it’s vital to manage the flow of messages to ensure smooth communication. However, handling the large volume of emails, especially from bulk senders, can be difficult and may cause disruptions or security risks. To analyze and prevent the delivery of unwanted bulk emails to users’ inboxes, Microsoft Defender provides a new feature named bulk sender insights. Bulk sender insights help M365 admins optimize email management by identifying and categorizing emails... Read More Read More

How To Set Recurring Automatic Replies in Outlook

Balancing regular absences with smooth communication is essential for maintaining productivity and professionalism in the workplace. Thankfully, Outlook provides options to set up Out of Office replies and configure work hours and location, helping users collaborate efficiently. But what if you need to configure Out of Office replies for certain days every week? Unfortunately, Microsoft 365 doesn’t offer a built-in feature for recurring Out of Office replies 😔. This can lead to miscommunication if you forget to configure your replies.... Read More Read More

Manage Additional Email Address in Exchange Online

As an Exchange Online administrator, you frequently encounter situations where users need to send emails from different addresses for various purposes. Having multiple email addresses for a single user can significantly improve communication efficiency. For instance, a user might need separate email addresses for different departments, projects, or customer interactions, which allows them to organize their communications better and respond promptly to relevant messages.  On the flip side, when user roles change, it’s equally important to remove these email addresses... Read More Read More

How to Set Up Custom Attributes in Exchange Online?

In Microsoft 365, user information is typically stored in the Entra ID fields such as first name, last name, address, and contact details. These attributes cover the basic user data needs for most organizations. However, there are situations where your organization might need to store additional information that extends beyond the fields covered by standard attributes. This is where custom attributes in Exchange Online come into play! This blog will guide you through what custom attributes are, how to add them,... Read More Read More

How to Send Email Using Alias Address in Microsoft Outlook

Email aliases, also known as proxy addresses, empower Microsoft 365 users to send emails from different addresses without needing to switch accounts. This feature is especially valuable for those juggling multiple identities, whether for business or personal communication. Effectively managing these additional email addresses is crucial, particularly during domain changes. However, to be able to send emails from these aliases, you first need to enable them. In this blog post, let’s check out how to send emails from different email... Read More Read More