Microsoft Exchange Online: How to recover Active SYNC device Password?
Microsoft Exchange Online
Question: Hey, I forgot my active SYNC device password. Can I recover it?
Answer: Yes, You can using PowerShell and Outlook Web App.
Solution: Using Outlook Web App.
- In Outlook Web App, Click Options
- Select Phones from the Navigation Pane
- Select the mobile phone from the list.
- Click Display Device Password.
Solution: Using PowerShell
Import-Module MSOnline
$O365Cred = Get-Credential
$O365Session = New-PSSession –ConfigurationName Microsoft.Exchange -ConnectionUri https://ps.outlook.com/powershell [This link is external to TechNet Wiki. It will open in a new window.] -Credential $O365Cred -Authentication Basic -AllowRedirection
Import-PSSession $O365Session
Connect-MsolService –Credential $O365Cred
#Recover Password
Get-ActiveSyncDeviceStatistics -Mailbox "NTAccountName" -ShowRecoveryPassword:$true
Note: You should have appropriate access to check this. Exchange Group Permission.