How to Map Folders in Outlook for Mac

Posted in NetDocuments Mac Software, NetDocuments Tips on May 1, 2025 by Jeff Ong

Managing emails can often feel overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple workspaces and projects. For Mac users working with NetDocuments, staying organized is about to get much simpler. Folder Mapping allows you to seamlessly link your Outlook folders to specific NetDocuments workspaces, enabling you to save and organize emails automatically. This powerful feature streamlines your workflow and ensures that important correspondence is stored securely and efficiently. Ready to unlock a more productive way of managing emails on your Mac? Let’s explore how Folder Mapping can help.

We discussed this feature previously in this article,  but this plugin has now been updated.

Once a folder in Outlook is mapped to a Matter in NetDocuments, an email you drag into that folder automatically gets saved into NetDocuments.   While you can do this on any platform,  this article explains how to do it on a Mac.

Step 1: Open the NetDocuments Sidebar Panel

If not already visible, click on an email and choose the Square ND.

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Step 2:  Click on the … and then Settings

Step 3: Select Manage Folder Mapping

Step 4:  Click New Mapping

 

Step 5: Type in the Outlook Folder Name you want to map

Step 6:  Choose the Cabinet you are mapping

Step 7:  Type in the Workspace you want to map.

Note: If you can’t find your workspace,  click on the Tree View to browse.

Step 8:  Fill out the Settings

Step 9:  Click  Save

Step 10. Confirm Mapping

The folder will now be listed under Mapped Outlook Folders.

Any email moved to that Outlook folder will be automatically filed in the corresponding NetDocuments location.

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