What is an App Password?
An App Password is a special password that is generated for you within your Microsoft 365 account. It’s designed to be used only in applications that do not support 2 Factor Authentication, or systems that log into the account without human intervention.
IMPORTANT! You should never write down or store the App Password anywhere! This password will give access to your account without the need to use 2 Factor Authentication, and as such it is insecure. You should only use an App Password if there is no alternative, and generate it only when you need to use it. It will be displayed on the screen once only. You should periodically review you App Passwords and delete any that are no longer required.
Create an App Password
Go to View Account and then click on Security Info > Update Info
Here you will see other security items relating to your account, such as your phone number and secondary email account. Click ‘Add method’
Choose App Password from the drop down list
Give the password a name
The App Password is displayed. Copy the password to a temporary location like an open Notepad file, as it won’t be displayed again. Do not save this password permanently as it will give access to your account bypassing the 2FA requirement.
It may take a few minutes before the App Password is fully registered so you may need to wait a short time before the application or service you are using it in registers as connected.
