ms outlook will not connect to my xfinity email account

INCOMING double checked IMAP: imap.comcast.net Port 993 with SSL

OUTGOING double checked IMAP: smtp.comcast.net Port 587 with TLS

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ms outlook will not connect to my xfinity email account

INCOMING double checked IMAP: imap.comcast.net Port 993 with SSL

OUTGOING double checked IMAP: smtp.comcast.net Port 587 with TLS

I don't use Outlook, but this is what I have in Thunderbird:

Incoming: imap.comcast.net Port 143 with StartTLS and Normal Password

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Outgoing: smtp.comcast.net Port 465 with SSL/TLS and OAuth2

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Hi there @user_5uhk2c Thank you so much for reaching out on our Xfinity Community Forum. I'll be happy to assist. Please let me know if the steps below are helpful.

Xfinity often blocks Outlook unless you explicitly authorize third-party email programs.

Sign into your email on the Xfinity Webmail site.

Click the Gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner.

Go to Security on the left-hand menu.

Check the box for Third Party Access Security to allow programs to access your

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