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Microsoft Security Changes Are Coming

Is Your Scan-to-Email Ready?

Microsoft is retiring Basic Authentication in favour of more secure email protocols. While this improves security, it may affect how printers and multi-function devices send scanned documents via email.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Microsoft will begin enforcing changes from 1st March 2026, with full removal by April 30th, 2026
  • Basic Authentication will no longer be supported
  • Devices must support Modern Authentication (OAuth 2.0) to continue scan-to-email
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Microsoft will begin enforcing changes from 1st March 2026, with full removal by April 30th, 2026

  • Basic Authentication will no longer be supported

  • Devices must support Modern Authentication (OAuth 2.0) to continue scan-to-email

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

  • Scan-to-email may stop working on unsupported devices
  • Some devices may require a firmware update
  • Older machines may no longer be compatible

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

  • Get in touch with our team and arrange a free print and scan audit to ensure you aren't affected
  • Check your devices for any firmware updates

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

  • Scan-to-email may stop working on unsupported devices
  • Some devices may require a firmware update
  • Older machines may no longer be compatible
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CONTACT US TODAY

Speak to our specialist team to arrange a free print and scan audit, or to discuss how these changes could impact your organisation.

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