Most RecentMost ViewedMost LikesDedicated Hybrid App: temporary enforcements, new HCW and possible hybrid functionality disruptions We are announcing enforcements to move customers along to using the dedicated hybrid app. Released: August 2025 Exchange Server Security Updates We have released Security Updates for Exchange Server SE, Exchange Server 2019 and Exchange Server 2016. Throttling and Blocking Email from Persistently Vulnerable Exchange Servers to Exchange Online As we continue to enhance the security of our cloud, we are going to address the problem of email sent to Exchange Online from unsupported and unpatched Exchange servers. Exchange Online to retire Basic auth for Client Submission (SMTP AUTH) Today, we are announcing that Exchange Online will permanently remove support for Basic authentication with Client Submission (SMTP AUTH) starting March 2026. High Volume Email: Continued support for Basic Authentication & other important updates This announcement provides several important updates for High Volume Email. Introducing more control over Direct Send in Exchange Online Read about a new feature that gives you more control over Direct Send in Exchange Online. Direct Send vs sending directly to an Exchange Online tenant This post discusses what Direct Send is, is not, and how to help control email sent directly to your tenant. Exchange Server Security Changes for Hybrid Deployments We wanted to announce several security changes that Exchange hybrid customers need to know about. Announcing General Availability of Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online Today, we are excited to announce the General Availability of Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC! Use GitHub Copilot to help speed up your transition from EWS We wanted to let you know about AI powered tools to help you migrate your EWS apps before Exchange Online EWS deprecation.