How to Upgrade to OAuth2 Security for Existing Microsoft Accounts

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Microsoft now requires authorization via the OAuth 2.0 protocol. If you're receiving notifications about using a less secure application or want to use the latest security protocol, try upgrading your Microsoft account to OAuth2.

  • In a browser, ensure that you are logged out of all Microsoft accounts.
  • Ensure that you are running Postbox 7.0.63 or higher.
  • Within Postbox, navigate to Options | Settings > Privacy and then select the checkbox for "Accept cookies from sites."
  • Navigate to Postbox Options | Settings > Security > Passwords > Saved Passwords and click the "Show Passwords" button. Take a screenshot of your passwords to keep as a backup. Then, remove your Microsoft-related passwords from the Password Manager and close the window.
  • Navigate to Postbox Options | Settings > Accounts. Select the Microsoft account and ensure that you have the following settings:
    • User Name — full email address
    • Server Name — outlook.office365.com
    • Type — IMAP
    • Port — 993
    • Security — SSL/TLS
    • Password — OAuth2 (Microsoft)
  • Navigate to Postbox Options | Settings > Accounts > [account list on the left] > Outgoing Servers and ensure that you have the following settings:
    • User Name — full email address
    • Server Name — smtp.office365.com
    • Port — 587
    • Security — STARTTLS (if this doesn't work for you, try SSL/TLS on port 465)
    • Password — OAuth2 (Microsoft)
  • Once complete, restart Postbox to authenticate your Microsoft account.
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