Configure Outlook for mdofficemail with 2FA enabled

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thread_id: spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/vFjasfsCbcQ · 7 msgs · first 2024-02-06 · participants: Tech ATech B

Tech A 2024-02-06 20:01

For PDS: Does anyone know how to setup mdofficemail emails in outlook if they have 2FA enabled?

Tech B 2024-02-06 20:02

Should work as normal - I believe we just need to setup the application password first - thats the password that needs to be set in Outlook

Tech A 2024-02-06 20:04

yeah, I found application password from old pc using revealer.

Tech B 2024-02-06 20:04

You might need to recreate the app password - I dont remember / dont know if the same one will work twice

Tech A 2024-02-06 20:05

where is it recreated?

Tech B 2024-02-06 20:05

Same spot you do the 2FA setup in mdofficemail

Tech B 2024-02-06 20:05

should be a tab that says application passwords

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title: "Configure Outlook for mdofficemail with 2FA enabled"
category: accounts-and-access
tags: ["mdofficemail", "outlook", "2fa"]
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source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T04:23:02"
participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B"]
---

# Configure Outlook for mdofficemail with 2FA enabled

## Problem
When setting up mdofficemail email accounts in Outlook with 2FA (two-factor authentication) enabled, the standard account password cannot be used directly. An application-specific password is required instead of the regular login credentials.

## Resolution
1. Log into the mdofficemail account settings where 2FA was originally configured
2. Navigate to the "Application Passwords" tab within the 2FA setup area
3. Generate a new application password specifically for Outlook
4. Use this application password (not the regular account password) when configuring the email account in Outlook
5. Complete the Outlook email setup using the application password in place of the standard password

Note: Previously used application passwords may not work when setting up on new devices, so generating a fresh application password is recommended.

## References
- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/vFjasfsCbcQ`

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