1. Go to the Security basics page and sign in to your Microsoft account.

  2. Select more security options.

  3. Under Two-step verification, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on. If you see Turn off two-step verification, it's already turned on.

  4. Once you've verified two-step verification is turned on, select Create a new app password under App passwords.

  5. A new app password is generated and appears on your screen. Copy this password (without the spaces) and enter this password when Outlook prompts you for a password.

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