You Don’t Have Permission to Create an Entry in This Folder [Fix]

Clear the cache or completely reinstall Outlook!

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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A large number ofusershave reported seeing the message,You don’t have permission to create an entry in this folderwhen trying to change data inMicrosoft Outlook.

This is usually linked to missing permissions or issues with the Outlook cache. But the problem is easily fixable, as detailed in the following section. Keep reading to find out!

Why don’t I have permission to create an entry in Outlook?

This happens when two profiles using differentMicrosoft Outlookversions created two Microsoft Exchange Server accounts. A folder is created that can be seen by both, but only oneaccounthas permission to access it and change the information.

This error is caused byOutlooknot being able todelete the stored cachewhen switching betweenaccountson the same profile.

Because theaccountwithout permission tried first to access the folder created earlier, thataccounthas momentary ownership of the folder, so theuserwith permission will see the same message.

How do I fix You don’t have permission to create an entry in this folder Outlook error?

1. Clear the Outlook cache

This will give that user full ownership of the created folder and, subsequently, no error will appear.

2. Modify permission levels from admin account

3. Uninstall and re-install Office 365

You can also uninstallOfficeby using specializeduninstaller softwaresuch asRevo Uninstaller. By using this software, you’ll ensure thatOffice 365is completely removed from your PC along with all of its files and registry entries.

In this article, we explored some of the best methods to fix theYou don’t have permission to create an entry in this folderOutlook error.

In case the problem persists, you can always switch to a morereliable email client.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue, by using the comment section found below.

You Don’t Have Permission to Create an Entry in This Folder [Fix]#

Why don’t I have permission to create an entry in Outlook?#

How do I fix You don’t have permission to create an entry in this folder Outlook error?#

1. Clear the Outlook cache#

2. Modify permission levels from admin account#

3. Uninstall and re-install Office 365#