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2958How do I configure Thunderbird and other email apps for Modern Authentication?
Normally users should be connecting to exchange and calendar services using the Web or Outlook
However, if you have a requirement to use one of the email clients below, you need to connect using modern authentication methods.
Instructions below for Thunderbird, Alpine and K-9 clients.
Thunderbird
Download latest version https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/
In Thunderbird select Account Settings Tab
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Add Mail Account
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Enter your name as you want it to appear
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Enter your email address in username format
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DO NOT enter password at this time
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Continue
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Enter Incoming Server Hostname: outlook.office365.com
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Enter Outgoing Server Hostname: outlook.office365.com
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Re-Test
After re-test
Ports should autofill
- Change both Connection Securities to STARTTLS
- Change both Authentication Methods to OAuth2
Press Done
Enter Password
Alpine version 2.24 or newer (Mac & Linux)
Download the latest version from here
Latest Alpine Release Home Page (alpineapp.email)
Instructions for Configuring using Modern Authentication
https://alpineapp.email/alpine/alpine-info/misc/xoauth2.html#SettingUpOutlook
K-9 version 6.200 or newer (for Android)
Download the latest version from Play Store
Instructions for Configuring using Modern Authentication
How do I update an existing Microsoft Hotmail or Outlook.com account to use OAuth 2.0? - Frequently Asked Questions - K-9 Mail Forum (k9mail.app)
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