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Status Planned for future release
Categories Integration
Created by Guest
Created on Dec 4, 2025

Enable Security Authentication for SMTP in MAS to be in compliance with Microsoft Retiring SMTP Basic Auth 3/1/2026

In March of 2026 Microsoft will beginning turning off Basic Auth for SMTP relay connections used by applications.  Currently there are no option in Maximo 7.6.x or in MAS to secure SMTP relay configurations in the application to ensure the emails sent from the application are delivered to the end users.  Having at least OAuth configurations ensure secure emails can be sent from the MAS Manage application and ensure the application meets basic security requirements in today's environment.

Idea priority Urgent
Needed By Yesterday (Let's go already!)
  • ADMIN RESPONSE
    Dec 5, 2025

    Hi,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your ideas to IBM. Your request is now a candidate for a future product release. Our aim is to deliver within the next 12-18 months. Thank you again for your feedback.

    Please note: IBM’s statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM’s sole discretion. Information regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality.

  • Admin
    Kim Woodbury
    Dec 5, 2025

    Thank you for your submission. This is targeted for a 9.2 delivery (2Q2026) as well as backported in a patch to earlier MAS supported releases by April 2026.