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mskhan2011
Aug 22, 2025Copper Contributor
MSOLSERVICE ERROR
The HTTP request was forbidden with client authentication scheme 'Negotiate'. i am receiving the mentioned error when i connect with msolservice via powershell.
2 Replies
- That module is deprecated, use the Graph SDK for PowerShell or the Entra PowerShell module instead. 
- Consider this: - Use Basic Authentication Explicitly
 - Make sure you're passing credentials correctly: - $cred = Get-Credential Connect-MsolService -Credential $cred- This prompts for username/password and uses Basic auth. - Check Proxy Settings
 - Ensure the proxy supports Basic authentication.
- Try bypassing the proxy or configuring PowerShell to use direct internet access.
 - You can also set proxy settings manually: - [System.Net.WebRequest]::DefaultWebProxy.Credentials = [System.Net.CredentialCache]::DefaultNetworkCredentials- Run PowerShell as Administrator
 - Sometimes elevated permissions help avoid authentication issues. - Update PowerShell Modules
 - Make sure you're using the latest version of the MSOnline module: - Install-Module MSOnline -Force- Or consider switching to the newer AzureAD or Microsoft Graph modules if you're doing modern identity management.