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Follow the steps below, based on your device type, to switch from legacy ActiveSync to modern authentication. Accounts that are not transitioned to modern authentication by Sept. 27, 2021 will be logged out of the account, requiring the user to login through the modern authentication method.

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Android

Delete Account

  1. Open the Gmail App

  2. Tap the hamburger menu and scroll to settings

  3. Tap the 3-dot menu

  4. Tap Manage Accounts

  5. Tap Exchange and tap Remove Account

Now that the account has been removed, you can add it back with modern authentication.

Add New Account

  1. Launch the Outlook app, tap “Get Started”. Note, if you do not already have the Outlook app installed, visit your device’s app store and download Outlook for Android.

  2. Tap Add Account

  3. Enter your myBamausername@ua.edu email address and tap “Continue”. NOTE – DO NOT CLICK ADD GOOGLE ACCOUNT.

  4. Enter your myBama password, then tap “Sign In”.

  5. Authenticate with Duo prompt.

  6. If prompted to add another account, tap “Maybe Later”.

  7. Intro pages will appear, skip or view as desired.

  8. Outlook will begin syncing to the server, then will be ready for use.

The steps for adding an account are replicated in the following video:

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Android

Outlook for iOS

iOS Native Mail App

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