We will be retiring “the Exchange Online PowerShell module with MFA” on December 31, 2022. Support for the Module will end on August 31, 2022.
We recommend using the Exchange Online PowerShell V2 module (EXO V2 module), which uses modern authentication and supports accounts with or without MFA.
Key points
- Timing:
- End of support: August 31, 2022
- Retirement: December 31, 2022
- Action: Update to the latest version of V2 Module
How this will affect your organization
If you are still using the “the Exchange Online PowerShell module with MFA”, (described in this document – V1 module – Connect to Exchange Online PowerShell using MFA we recommend that you move to the latest GA version of V2 Module (v2.0.5) to avoid a situation where you need service or support that is no longer available after 31 Aug 2022.
What you need to do to prepare
We recommend using the Exchange Online PowerShell V2 module (EXO V2 module), which uses modern authentication and supports accounts with or without MFA.
For installation and connection instructions, see Install and maintain the EXO V2 module and Connect to Exchange Online PowerShell.
For more information about the different versions of Exchange Online PowerShell modules, see Understanding the Different Versions of Exchange Online PowerShell Modules and Basic Auth.
Message ID: MC407050
Published: 29 July 2022
Updated: 01 August 2022
Action required by: 31 December 2022
Platform: Online, World tenant
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
