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View-Only Recipients

Read-only access to recipient and mailbox information.

Scope: Read-only recipient information

Permissions

  • View mailbox properties
  • View distribution group membership
  • View mail contact information
  • View recipient configurations
  • Cannot modify any settings

Common use cases

  • Directory information access
  • Help desk lookup without modify
  • User directory viewing

Best practices

  • Use for staff needing recipient information only
  • Suitable for reporting applications

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