Outlook on the web
All active UVic employees are eligible for an @uvic.ca Exchange email account. If you don't have an Outlook mail client installed or configured, you can access your email account through a web browser.
UVic MFA is required to access this service.
mail.uvic.ca uses Microsoft's Outlook on the web software. It's easy to use, doesn't require any special set-up, and can be accessed from any modern web browser.
Here are some common support topics for using your Exchange account with Outlook on the web.
Access your calendar in Outlook on the Web
- Using a web browser, navigate to https://mail.uvic.ca and access your Exchange account using your primary NetLink ID and password.
- Once logged in, select the square shaped icon in the top left corner to expand the menu. Choose the Calendar icon.
Edit attachments in Outlook on the web
You can now edit Office document attachments directly from your Outlook on the web session. See Microsoft Support article: View and edit an attachment in Outlook
For more information about using Office online, see Microsoft Support article: Get started with Office for the web in Microsoft 365
Set your profile picture in Outlook on the web
Set up automatic replies in Outlook on the web
Recover deleted items in Outlook on the web
Set up mailbox rules in Outlook on the web
You can create mailbox rules in Outlook on the web. See Microsoft Support article: Use inbox rules in Outlook on the web
Note: any inbox rules set-up through Outlook on the web will be applied to your entire Exchange account and may conflict with any local rules configured in a desktop mail client.
Access your role-based email in Outlook on the web
1. Using a web browser, navigate to https://mail.uvic.ca and access your Exchange account using your primary NetLink ID and password.
2. Once logged in, click on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner and select Open another mailbox... from the drop-down menu.
3. Type in the role-based email address and click Open. Example: rolebasedemail@uvic.ca
4. Your role-based email inbox should open in another browser tab.
Adding resource calendars in Outlook on the web
Note: Please ensure you have been granted access to the resource calendar before trying to use it in Outlook on the web. You will need the name of the resource calendar to add it.
- Using a web browser, navigate to https://mail.uvic.ca and access your Exchange account using your primary NetLink ID and password.
2. Once logged in, select Calendar from the side menu and click on Add calendar from the top menu.
3. Choose the From directory option, and fill in the name of the resource calendar. Click Open.
4. The resource calendar should now be added to your Other calendars list.
You can learn more about resource calendars in the resource calendar support section.
Configure calendar settings in Outlook on the web
You can configure calendar settings to your preference using options in Outlook on the web. Options include: setting your work week and work hours, enabling or disabling reminders, changing calendar colours, and automatic processing for meeting invitations.
1) To configure your calendar work week and other calendar options, click on the cogwheel located in the top right corner and select Options from the drop-down menu.
2) The Options menu will open on the left-hand side. Under the Calendar section you can find all of the customization settings for your role-based calendar.