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# Create a strict mode configuration in Microsoft Exchange Online

# Create a strict mode configuration in Microsoft Exchange Online {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Specify your strict mode email in the Microsoft portal.

## Before you begin

[Create connection with Microsoft Exchange Online Spoke in strict mode](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/vHOaHh0O8SRKpIZMOgWccQ "Configure a strict mode connection with the Microsoft Exchange Online spoke.")

Role required: Microsoft admin

## Procedure

1. Go to <https://admin.microsoft.com/>.
2. On the left panel, select Resources Rooms \& equipments.
3. Select a resource of Type - Room to which you to configure strict mode.
4. On the room details, edit the Delegates field.
5. Specify the users or the strict mode email address.
6. Select Save changes.  
   Important:  
   Repeat the steps from Step 3 to Step 6 for every resource of the type Room on which you want to configure the strict mode.

## Result

The user is configured as the strict mode user.

## What to do next

[Setup strict mode OAuth connectivity with Microsoft Exchange Online](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/qld3KHJxlpMhdqe8xSzgTA "Create a strict mode app registry for Microsoft Exchange Online with ServiceNow instance for OAuth authorization.")
**Previous topic:** [Create connection with Microsoft Exchange Online Spoke in strict mode](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/vHOaHh0O8SRKpIZMOgWccQ "Configure a strict mode connection with the Microsoft Exchange Online spoke.")  
**Next topic:** [Setup strict mode OAuth connectivity with Microsoft Exchange Online](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/qld3KHJxlpMhdqe8xSzgTA "Create a strict mode app registry for Microsoft Exchange Online with ServiceNow instance for OAuth authorization.")