0365 mail setup referencing active directory

A very specific and technical question!

To set up email using Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) and referencing Active Directory, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Microsoft 365 subscription with Exchange Online.
2. You have an Active Directory domain set up.
3. You have the necessary permissions to configure email settings.

Step 1: Configure the Microsoft 365 Tenant

1. Log in to the Microsoft 365 admin center (https://admin.microsoft.com).
2. Go to Settings > Organization > Domains.
3. Add your domain name (e.g., example.com) and verify ownership.
4. Set up the domain as the default domain for your organization.

Step 2: Configure Active Directory

1. Log in to your Active Directory domain controller.
2. Create a new user account or update an existing one to enable email settings.
3. Set the user's email address to the desired format (e.g., [username]@example.com).
4. Ensure the user's account is enabled and has the necessary permissions.

Step 3: Configure Microsoft 365 Email Settings

1. Log in to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
2. Go to Settings > Organization > Mail.
3. Click on Mail settings and then Email address policies.
4. Create a new email address policy or update an existing one to match your organization's email address format.
5. Set the policy to apply to the desired user group or all users.

Step 4: Configure Outlook Client Settings

1. Install the Outlook client on the user's device.
2. Configure the Outlook client to use the Microsoft 365 email settings:
   • Server: outlook.office365.com
   • Port: 443 (TLS)
   • Authentication: Modern Authentication (OAuth)
   • Username: [username]@example.com
   • Password: [user's password]

Additional Tips:

• Make sure to configure the correct DNS records for your domain to point to Microsoft 365.
• Verify that the user's account is enabled and has the necessary permissions to receive email.
• If you're using a hybrid environment (on-premises Exchange and Microsoft 365), you may need to configure additional settings.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up email using Microsoft 365 and referencing Active Directory. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!