Drake Tax – Microsoft-Based Email App Passwords

Article #: 16560

Last Updated: October 28, 2024

 


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To allow Drake Tax to access and send emails using an Hotmail or Windows Live account, you must do the following:

  • Enable POP under Settings (gear) > Mail > Forwarding. See the Microsoft article for details.

  • Turn on two-step verification and set up a special app password by going to Options > Account details > Security & Privacy > More Security Settings. See the Microsoft article for details.

  • In Drake Tax email setup, use this app password as your email password. Test settings, and when successful, click Save.