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mskhan2011
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Aug 22, 2025

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.

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  • That module is deprecated, use the Graph SDK for PowerShell or the Entra PowerShell module instead.

  • Consider this:

     

    1. 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.

    1. 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

     

    1. Run PowerShell as Administrator

    Sometimes elevated permissions help avoid authentication issues.

    1. 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.

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