Microsoft fixes large-scale login failures in Outlook and recommends some users to enable two-step verification

February 3 news, recently, Microsoft responded to the Outlook login failure problem reported by users. Answers forum posted a reply and confirmed that the fault has been fixed.

According to our understanding, since January this year, many users have reported being unable to connect to the Outlook server. They encountered an issue where the login page could not accept the password or application password, resulting in the inability to use the Outlook service properly. This issue not only affects multiple desktop applications such as Outlook 2013, Outlook 2016, Outlook for Microsoft 365, and Thunderbird, but also extends to mobile applications. In particular, email clients that attempt to connect using POP, IMAP, or Exchange are also affected.

According to Microsoft's official reply, they have fixed this problem and solved it. However, some users of Outlook 2013 and 2016 versions may still encounter some issues. To ensure account security and the ability to use Outlook services, Microsoft recommends these users enable two-step verification and create an application password to replace their regular password. This ensures the security of your account and helps resolve issues that may arise.

Microsoft promptly responded and repaired the Outlook login failure, and users affirmed its measures. Microsoft will continue to work hard to improve service quality and user experience to ensure users can use various services smoothly.

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