my hotmail account just stopped allowing me to sign on. I was directed by microsoft to update my current settings which did not work Any suggestions? failed update … (ler mais)
my hotmail account just stopped allowing me to sign on. I was directed by microsoft to update my current settings which did not work Any suggestions? failed update procedure was as follows:
Microsoft has recently implemented a policy update for new authentication methods.
Mozilla Thunderbird does support Modern Authentication and it is recommended that you
ensure you switch to use those settings. Any account that you add to Thunderbird will now
automatically setup using the proper settings. You have the following options:
Option 1: Update Current Settings
1. Change Thunderbird's server settings:
Select ≡>Account Settings.
In the left pane, select Server Settings for your Outlook.com or Hotmail.com
account.
ForAuthentication method, select OAuth2 (instead of Normal password).
2. Change Thunderbird's authentication method for sending messages (SMTP):
Select ≡ >Account Settings.
In the left pane, select Outgoing Server (SMTP).
In the right pane, select your Microsoft account and thenEdit….
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For Authentication method, select OAuth2 (instead of Normal password).
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Select OK to save your changes.
Option 2: Remove Current Account and Re-Add
If you remove your current account from Thunderbird and then re-add it, the proper
settings will be detected, and you will just need to sign in to be properly configured with
Modern Authentication and the proper server settings.
For detailed information and more content, you can refer to this link: Modern
Authentication Methods now needed to continue syncing Outlook Email in non-Microsoft
email apps - Microsoft Support
Hope this help you, please feel free to let me know how it goes. If there is any deviation in
my understanding, please forgive me and provide me with more details. I am more than
happy to continue to help you.
Best Regards,
Addie.C - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist