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+ + + +Right now we have it set to prompt when a user is not on any of our corporate networks or they are using a mobile device. To locate and view the registry setting for Anonymous Authentication in the Outlook profile, follow these steps. This issue can occur if the Logon network security setting on the Security tab of the Microsoft Exchange dialog box is set to a value other than Anonymous Authentication. Today was the first time in about 2 months that I had the issue. It happened right before lunch, locked my machine, went out for lunch, came back, and logged in, this time successfully. + + + +Additional resources + +Please help can't afford a new computer if I throw this one against the wall. Yeap, you describe it exactly and unfortunately we still don’t have an answer. Closed the window without entering anything and Outlook returned to ‘Connected to Exchange’. Office 2016 is already Modern Authentication aware so APP passwords are not required. + + + +Microsoft Office 365 Endless Authentication Loop Issue + +I even tried disabling my anti -virus while authenticating, that didn't work.We too have been seeing this more and more, all W10 on O365, although we use Okta as our MFA.Microsoft Outlook 2016 and some recent builds of Outlook 2013 are not affected by this issue.If this box is greyed out or disabled then you need to reset the Windows Credential Manager first.We had the issue where Outlook 2016 kept prompting for a password for an Office 365 user whose laptop was connected to their Office 365 account using Windows 10 Pro.The repeated issue logging in started after I enabled the modern authentication in the Office 365 administration panel.In fact if you just turned on MFA and you were not using MFA before you usually end up having to rebuild the profile and clearing the credential manager. + +You may have to rebuild/restore your outlook folder/files which is a pain. I’d do that one step at a [how to fix Outlook not opening today](https://code.swecha.org/ebonyomay27431/outlook-not-sending-or-receiving-email1760/-/issues/5) time, forgoing the restore of the cached files. If this box is greyed out or disabled then you need to reset the Windows Credential Manager first. Or, any suggestion on how to fix this issue, even better. + +Outlook stuck in an MFA loop + + + +I do NOT have this issue with the other laptop, an iPad, a MacBook Pro and [Outlook Not Sending or Receiving Email](https://get2knowgod.com/read-blog/635_repair-a-office-application.html) tablet. So figuring that was the same issue here, I did the same thing. I'm also getting Error 29, which the MS support rep couldn't explain to me. I even tried disabling my anti -virus while authenticating, that didn't work. + +Outlook 365 Password Prompt Issue on Windows Desktop + +You can reply to reactivate the question if you decide you want to continue. Let's [connection status shows disconnected](https://gitlab-ce.apps.openshift4.positiva.gov.co/aimeehoch97720/5945repair-outlook-profile-online/issues/3) start by answering a few simple questions to understand the problem. We have been experiencing the exact same issue for months now. I experience the issue myself as well, every once in a while. On the off chance that none of these things solve this issue for you, please contact our support team at \ No newline at end of file