# Using Microsoft’s Modern Authentication Method in Email Source Object

Microsoft has recently introduced a new email authentication method called Modern Authentication that uses the [Microsoft Identity Platform](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/develop/v2-overview) to access emails. This article covers how you can import emails using this new method in Astera.

### Configuration

Let’s configure the *Email Source* object step-by-step using the Modern Authentication technique:

1. Drag the *Email Source* object from *Toolbox > Sources > Email Source* and drop it onto the dataflow designer. If you cannot see the Toolbox, go to *View > Toolbox* or press *Ctrl + Alt + X.*

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2. The next step is to configure the *Email Source* object. To do this, right-click on the object’s header and select *Properties*.

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3. The *Email Connection* screen will open. On this screen, select the *Modern Authentication* tab.

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4. The next step is to select the *Provider* from the drop-down menu. Currently, we only support one *Provider,* i.e., Azure.

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5. After selecting the Provider, you need to enter Azure Application Credentials. Provide your Application (Client) Id, Redirect URI, and Account Type, and click on *Sign In*.

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**Note**: To create an application on Azure, access the link below: <https://portal.azure.com/#blade/Microsoft_AAD_RegisteredApps/ApplicationsListBlade>
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6. After creating an application, go to *Manage > Authentication > Add a platform.*

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7. A Configure platforms tab will appear on the right-hand side. Select *Mobile and desktop applications* here.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/mobile-desktop.png)

8. Either select a redirect URI from the list of Redirect URIs or provide a custom one and click on *Configure*.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/configure-devices.png)

Now that we have configured application on Azure, let’s go back to Astera.

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A Sign In window should appear.

9. Provide your Id and click *Next*.

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10. Then, provide your password and select *Sign in*.

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A message for requested permissions appears.

11. Select *Accept*.

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12. Now that you have successfully signed in to your account, click *Next* to proceed to the *Email Source Properties* window to configure the email properties.

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This was all about authenticating the *Email Source* object with Azure. To learn more about configuring the *Email* *Source* object further, read [here](https://documentation.astera.com/astera-data-stack-v10/dataflows/sources/email-source).