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Windows Security Prompt for Outlook

Spoorthy Manjunatha 0 Reputation points
2026-02-19T06:03:42.8533333+00:00

In a hybrid setting, when switching from ethernet to Wi-Fi at work, is it possible that the user that has their user profile on prem will be prompted by windows security to enter their credentials to authenticate from outlook? This prompt also pops up for any shared mailboxes that are part of the user profile.
Why does the same prompt pop up while working from home with work laptop which is connected through VPN. Windows 11

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  1. Jack-Bu 6,600 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-02-19T06:50:00.7633333+00:00

    Hello Spoorthy,

    Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum. First, please help me clarify that if you wish to make sure the prompt appear when on-prem user profile switch from ethernet to Wi-Fi, or you're asking to turn it off.

    According to my understanding you want to enable the feature, please correct me if I'm wronged.

    I am looking forward to your reply.


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