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MC1248389 — Retirement of -Credential parameter when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell

MC1248389Exchange OnlineplanForChangeUpdated: 31 March 2026

Microsoft will retire the -Credential parameter in Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets starting July 2026, requiring organizations to migrate scripts to modern authentication methods like MFA, app-only, or managed identity authentication to avoid disruption. This enhances security by eliminating legacy authentication.

Applies to: Exchange Online
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