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Microsoft to Discontinue Legacy TLS Versions in Exchange Online by July 2026

Microsoft is putting the brakes on outdated security protocols, announcing that it'll start blocking legacy TLS 1.0 and 1.1 connections to Exchange Online in July 2026 - so it's time to upgrade and stay secure! This move marks the end of an era for older clients that still rely on these outdated protocols.

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Microsoft Phases Out Legacy TLS in Exchange Online

Microsoft is phasing out support for outdated TLS versions (TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1) for POP3 and IMAP4 connections to Exchange Online, starting July 2026, to boost security. From then on, only TLS 1.2 or later will be accepted, making older connections obsolete.

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