Using OAuth2 (Office 365) with an account @outlook.com with Thunderbird

Catherine Jablon 0 Reputation points
2024-07-05T13:20:49.2833333+00:00

Microsoft sent a message asking users to use the authentification method OAuth2 (Office 365) instead of simple password. However, even after deleting and adding again the account, it is impossible to send or receive emails with this setting. Returning to "password" provides correct behavior.

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Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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