Is it possible to require 2FA to connect Outlook (classic) to private Exchange?

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OVH Private Exchange has settings to enable 2FA for a user. However, this appears to only restrict access to OWA. Connecting Outlook (classic) is still possible without second factor.

Requiring 2FA on some connection methods but not others seems odd to me.

Is there a way to require 2FA regardless of how a client connects to Exchange?

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Hello @yZoJ,

Two‑factor authentication is enabled only for OWA and not for the associated desktop client.

I’m submitting a request to the @OVHcloud_Guides_Team so that clarifications can be added to the documentation.

https://docs.ovhcloud.com/fr/guides/web-cloud/email-and-collaborative-solutions/microsoft-exchange/manage-2fa-exchange

^FabL

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Hi FabL,

That's disappointing to hear.

Thanks for paging the guides team!

This may be interesting to know: AWS is shuttering their WorkMail service in a year. They supported app passwords for Exchange ActiveSync, and we're looking for a replacement. I suspect there may be more companies looking for a replacement that supports app passwords for EAS. It could be an opportunity for OVH Private Exchange.