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Setting up Microsoft 365 / Outlook SMTP

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If you’d like Evey Events emails to be sent using your Microsoft 365 account, here’s how to configure SMTP with Outlook/Office 365.


Example SMTP Setup for Microsoft 365

Field

Example Value

SMTP Server

smtp.office365.com

Port

587 (TLS required)

Username

events@yourdomain.com

Password

Your Microsoft 365 App Password

Sender Email

events@yourdomain.com


How to set up 2-step verification and generate an App Password

Here’s a step-by-step summary on setting up 2-step verification and how to generate an App Password for Outlook/Office 365:

  1. Sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.

  2. Click your Profile NameView Account (lower left-hand corner)

  3. Click Security and Manage how I log in.

  4. Turn on Two-step verification.

  5. Click Next to proceed with the setup

  6. Choose a verification method (app, alternate email, phone).

    1. Set up a different Authenticator app - if you want to use something like Google's Authenticator App

    2. Get it now - if you want to get Microsoft's Authenticator App

  7. Verify with the code sent to your method.

  8. Once enabled, scroll to App Passwords → click Create a new app password.

  9. Copy the generated password - this is what you’ll use in your SMTP settings.

(We recommend saving this password securely, as you won’t be able to view it again.)


Common Issues & Fixes

Issue

How to Fix

Login fails / password rejected

Use an App Password, not your normal Microsoft 365 password. How to generate app passwords.

SMTP not allowed

Ensure SMTP AUTH is enabled for the user in Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Reference: Microsoft SMTP Settings.

Emails not delivered / go to spam

Add SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to your domain’s DNS to authenticate your sending.

Tips and Tricks

  • Use smtp.office365.com with port 587 and TLS.

  • Always use an App Password (not your standard password).

  • Ensure SMTP AUTH is enabled for the account in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

  • Configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC for best deliverability.

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