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 |
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Port |
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Username |
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Password | Your Microsoft 365 App Password |
Sender Email |
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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:
Go to Office 365 Login.
Sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.
Click your Profile Name → View Account (lower left-hand corner)
Click Security and Manage how I log in.
Turn on Two-step verification.
Click Next to proceed with the setup
Choose a verification method (app, alternate email, phone).
Set up a different Authenticator app - if you want to use something like Google's Authenticator App
Get it now - if you want to get Microsoft's Authenticator App
Verify with the code sent to your method.
Once enabled, scroll to App Passwords → click Create a new app password.
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.