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transition from Outlook basic to Outlook 2 factor authentication

I have been using Outlook email for at least 14 years on my MacBook. To comply with Microsoft's requirement to upgrade the app to 2 factor, I was following directions from Microsoft. I had some issues following directions for installing the 2-factor authentication version of Outlook on to a MAC from several screen pop-ups. The first was an illustration of Mac's Internet Accounts page showing Outlook.com and I couldn't figure it or add it. My second issue with Microsoft was trying to decline AI to assist in writing my emails. I don't think I was given a decline option. Anyone have some experience with this?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 7:51 AM

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Sep 14, 2024 10:32 AM in response to meme land

Is Xfinity your ISP?


Comcast likely has gone to something like this...


Turn Your Access to Third Party Email Programs On/Off in Xfinity Email

To provide our customers with additional security, we added a new checkbox to the Xfinity Email website. This may affect your ability to manage your Xfinity Email (Comcast.net) through third-party programs like Outlook, Google, Apple Mail, Thunderbird and more.

These programs could expose your Xfinity ID and password to fraud and other risks, including the potential for external programs to read, download and delete emails on your behalf.



If you currently use a third-party program to read your email, the security setting is checked by default. If you don’t currently use a third-party program, the setting is unchecked and you won’t have access to these programs. You can easily change this setting at any time by checking the box and turning on access. Here’s how.

How To Update Email Security Settings

Sign in to Xfinity Email using your Xfinity ID and password.

In the top-right corner, click the Gear icon, then select Settings.

Click Security.

Uncheck the box under Third Party Access Security to prevent third-party programs access to your Xfinity Email, or check the box to allow access.


FAQs

Can I still access my Xfinity Email account (Comcast.net) through a third-party program after I check the security box?

Yes, you can manage your Xfinity Email through third-party programs when the Access Security box is checked. If this box is unchecked, you’ll receive an error message when you try to set up your Xfinity Email through a third-party program.

We recommend accessing your Xfinity Email from the Xfinity Email website.

Will this impact me if I have third-party email on my Xfinity account?

No. If you already have a third-party email on your account for verification purposes, you won't be impacted.

What will happen if I don’t disable third-party access?

If you continue to access your Xfinity Email account through a third-party client, you may be more susceptible to potential credential fraud.

Will changing the email security settings affect how I receive emails or manage my mailbox?

If you don’t have the Access Security box checked, you may receive an error message when you try to set up your Xfinity Email through a third-party program. This is the only change you may experience.

https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/third-party-email-access


Or...

Using app passwords with apps that don't support two-step verification (microsoft.com)

What about application passwords? Will that keep working?

If application passwords are being used for MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) along with basic auth as another auth mechanism, then when basic authentication is disabled, app passwords used for MFA will stop working too.

Where can I find more information?

There are several resources that we wanted to provide here as additional reading:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/exchange-online-email-applications-stopped-signing-in-or-keep/ba-p/3641943

Exchange Online email applications stopped signing in, or keep asking for passwords? Start here. - Microsoft Community Hub

transition from Outlook basic to Outlook 2 factor authentication

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