Authentication - talkingmoose/Outlook-Exchange-Setup-5 GitHub Wiki

Outlook supports two types of user authentication with Exchange: Kerberos or User Name and Password. Choose the authentication method that works best in your environment.

Kerberos authenticated accounts use Method: Kerberos with a Kerberos ID.

Property Setting Description
useKerberos true Set this to true only if Macs in your environment are bound to Active Directory and your network is properly configured.

The script queries Active Directory for the Kerberos ID.

Exchange account using Kerberos authentication

Standard authenticated accounts use Method: User Name and Password.

Property Setting Description
useKerberos false Set this to true only if Macs in your environment are bound to Active Directory and your network is properly configured.

The script queries the Mac for the user name. Outlook prompts the user for a password when connecting to Exchange.

Exchange account using standard authentication