Can't add Exchange account to Mail without "approval."

Stokestack wrote:

Nothing. They don't run an Apple shop. Nor is there any indication as to WHO is raising this problem. Is it Microsoft, or Apple?

The error is originating from Microsoft authentication.

Here is the same dialog box from Microsoft, in a different context:

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1635364/this-app-requires-your-admins-approval-to

• https://www.onecal.io/blog/need-approval-how-to-request-admin-approval-outlook-microsoft

What to do here? Use Windows, or maybe switch to a Microsoft client on macOS, given the local IT support environment and expectations.

You will want IT approval here too, as some IT groups take a dim view of unauthorized access into their servers, and that may well include this effort

Stokestack wrote:

Our company IT people have no idea what this is talking about, and are not getting any such permission requests. Now what?

Tell your IT people to read up on their access to Microsoft 365 services.

Contact your IT administrator.

Stokestack wrote:

Please see my post for info on that.

What has your IT staff said about their discussions with their MDM provider, and with Microsoft and Apple?