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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.
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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.