

#MAIL PILOT ALTERNATIVE PASSWORD#
In the Microsoft 365 admin center left navigation, select Users > Active users.Ĭreate two test accounts by adding two existing users.įor each account, select + Add a user, and fill out the required information, including the password method you want to test. Step 5: Create user accounts and set the primary reply-to address In the IP Allow list, select +, and add the mail server IP address for your current email provider. In the Exchange admin center navigation pane, select Protection, and then select Connection filter. Unblocking your existing email server allows any spam that arrives through your original server to come to the Microsoft 365 mailboxes, and you can't evaluate how well Microsoft 365 prevents spam. If you trust the spam protection for your other email provider, you can unblock the server in Microsoft 365.

EOP might block your existing mail server if it detects a high volume of spam being forwarded by your current mail server. Microsoft 365 uses Exchange Online Protection (EOP) for spam protection. Step 4: Unblock the existing email server (optional) This setting might require a few minutes to take effect. In the Exchange admin center, in the Mail flow section, select Accepted domains, and then select the domain you want to modify.ĭouble-click to open the window, and then select Internal Relay. Step 3: Mark the domain as shared in Exchange Online
#MAIL PILOT ALTERNATIVE VERIFICATION#
When verification is successful, you are asked to modify your DNS records. It takes between a few minutes and 72 hours for DNS changes to take effect. On the Verify domain page, follow the step-by-step instructions, amd then select Verify. Select the services you want to test with your domain, like email and instant messaging. Type the domain name in the box, select Use this domain, and then select Continue. Step 2: Verify that you own the domain you want to use Select Settings > Domains in the left navigation pane. Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center with your work or school account. This is recommended for a very small number of users and only applies to the use of email for a pilot.įollow these steps to set up a Microsoft 365 pilot: Step 1: Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center Users might not be able to use Microsoft 365 spam filtering. To learn more, see Add DNS records to connect your domain.įree/busy information for users on the other email server is not available.Īdmins can't administer all user accounts from a single location. You must manage your Microsoft 365 DNS records at your DNS hosting provider, rather than have Microsoft 365 manage these records for you. Your current email provider must provide email forwarding. You can pilot Microsoft 365 with these requirements and limitations:
