Issue
How do I delete/remove my Penn State Email Account in Thunderbird when I receive an email about Microsoft Basic Authentication?
Resolution
Thunderbird Email Client Users:
Modify your PSU email account in Thunderbird:
1. Open Thunderbird.
2. Select Edit -> Account Settings -> Server Settings.
3. Find an Authentication method and change it to Oauth2.
4. Instead of Server settings, find Outgoing Server ( SMTP).
5. Find smtp.office365.com and click edit.
6. For the authentication method, select Oauth2.
Add a new PSU email account in Thunderbird
1. Follow this article - KB0012916 to set up your account.
Remove the Old PSU email account in Thunderbird
1. Select Edit -> Account Settings.
2. Select Account Actions -> Remove account.