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Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: SMTP AUTH Basic Authentication Retirement in Exchange Online: Find Every Scanner and App Before the Switch-Off

November 03, 2026 | 12 min

SMTP AUTH Basic Authentication Retirement in Exchange Online: Find Every Scanner and App Before the Switch-Off

Exchange Online disables SMTP AUTH Basic authentication by default at the end of December 2026. Find every scanner and app still using it and pick a new route.