To protect server security, Microsoft will be actively blocking connectivity and support privileges for many older versions of Outlook in November 2021. Although in the past, older and unsupported versions of Outlook were still able to connect to Microsoft 365 despite restricted performance and reliability, this is no longer the case as the risks to security and functionality are too great to sustain continued use. To continue to use Microsoft services, customers will need to upgrade to the latest supported versions of Office and Microsoft 365 Apps.

The versions that will be actively blocked are:

If you are currently operating on any of the versions listed here, please start to think about upgrading as soon as possible. As November nears, it is important to start your migration to Microsoft 365 Apps, or supported versions of Office, to ensure that your operations continue to run smoothly.

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