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How to log in with a Microsoft account

Situation
  • Users don't remember their Proofpoint portal log in credentials.
  • Organizations would like to use Microsoft credentials for Proofpoint portal authentication.
Solution This article will guide you on how to log into Proofpoint Essentials user interface using your Microsoft Account

 

prerequisites:

  • You must have user have valid Microsoft credentials. 
  • A matching email/alias account in Proofpoint Essentials. 
  • Verify setting Disable login with Microsoft credentials is NOT checked: Administration > User Management > Import & Sync > Azure Active Directory

Logging in with Microsoft

Procedure

  1. Go to your Proofpoint Essentials account login page.
  2. Enter your username (Email Address) and click next
  3. Click Sign in with Microsoft.
  4. Link will redirect you to a Microsoft account login page.
  5. Enter your Microsoft credentials.
  6. If successful, login will redirect you back to Proofpoint Essentials and you will be automatically signed into your account.