How to configure Exchange Server 2019 for hybrid deployment with Office 365?

GHAZANFAR NAQUI 20 Reputation points
2025-07-20T15:34:43.6633333+00:00

How to configure Exchange Server 2019 for hybrid deployment with Office 365?

Body: Hello, I am setting up an Exchange Server 2019 environment and want to configure a hybrid deployment with Office 365. Could you please guide me through the key steps for configuring the hybrid setup? Specifically, I need help with:

Setting up the Hybrid Configuration Wizard

Configuring mail flow between on-premises and Exchange Online

Ensuring proper authentication and security settings

Thanks in advance!

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  1. Vergil-V 1,955 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-07-21T00:23:50.7+00:00

    Hi @GHAZANFAR NAQUI 
    Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Learn Q&A! 
    Based on your inquiry, I understand you're looking for support with setting up a hybrid Exchange Server environment 

    Depending on the specific requirements and goals of your hybrid deployment, the configuration steps may vary in detail. As a forum moderator, I do not have access to a dedicated testing environment to replicate user-specific configurations. However, I’m happy to guide you to official Microsoft documentation that provides reliable and comprehensive insights 

    Setting up the Hybrid Configuration Wizard 
    You can refer to this article for a step-by-step guide: Create a hybrid deployment with the Hybrid Configuration wizard | Microsoft Learn 

    Configuring Mail Flow Between On-Premises and Exchange Online 
    For a deeper understanding of how email routing works in a hybrid Exchange setup, this article offers helpful context: Email routing in Exchange hybrid deployments | Microsoft Learn 

    Hybrid Modern Authentication Setup 
    If your mailboxes are hosted on-premises, this guide helps ensure secure authentication: Configure Exchange Server to use Hybrid Modern Auth - Microsoft 365 Enterprise | Microsoft Learn 

    For additional context, you may also find these helpful: 

    Exchange Server hybrid deployments | Microsoft Learn 

    Exchange Server Security Changes for Hybrid Deployments | Microsoft Community Hub 

    I sincerely hope this information partially clarifies your situation. Please do not hesitate to reply if you have any updates. 

    Thank you for your understanding. 


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