Frequently Asked Question

Manual to Set Up "Out of Office" Automatic Replies in Outlook Web Access (OWA)

1. Log in to OWA:

• Open your browser and go to https://outlook.office365.com.
• Enter your credentials to sign in.

2. Access Settings:

• In the upper-right corner, click on the gear icon (⚙️) to open the settings menu.

3. Select "View all Outlook settings":

• In the dropdown menu, click on "View all Outlook settings".

4. Navigate to "Mail" > "Automatic replies":

• In the left sidebar, select "Mail".
• Then, click on "Automatic replies".

5. Enable automatic replies:

• Check the option "Turn on automatic replies".
• If you want to set a specific period, check "Send replies only during a time period" and define the start and end dates and times.

6. Compose the reply message:

• In the "Inside my organization" section, write the message your colleagues will receive.
• If you want to send automatic replies to people outside your organization, check the option "Send automatic replies to senders outside my organization" and compose the corresponding message.

7. Save changes:

• Click on "Save" to apply the settings.