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Troubleshooting: Unable to log in to ExtendSync using my Microsoft account

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Here is the list of possible errors when logging in with a Microsoft account and how to resolve them.

CEFI Error code

Error Message

Action Required

CEFI-1113

RefreshTokenCookieIsRequired

Make sure third-party cookies are enabled in your browser.

➡️ See detailed steps to enable third-party cookies.

CEFI-E1118

ErrorCode:invalid_request, ErrorDescriptionattributes required: [given_name]

The user’s first name field is missing in the Microsoft portal.
Action: Admin must add the user’s first name in Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID

CEFI-E1119

ErrorCode:invalid_request, ErrorDescriptionattributes required: [email]

The user’s email address attribute is missing in Azure AD.
Action: Admin must add the email attribute to the user’s profile.

➡️ How to add email address to Microsoft profile

CEFI-E1120

ErrorCode:server_error, ErrorDescriptionAADB2C90273: An invalid response was received : 'Error: access_denied,Error Description: AADSTS65004: User declined to consent to access the app.

The user or admin denied consent for ExtendSync.

Action: User should try logging in again and send a new request for admin approval.

CEFI-E1120

ErrorCode:server_error, ErrorDescriptionAADB2C90273: An invalid response was received : 'Error: access_denied'

Similar to above, consent was declined.

Action: Regrant consent. User must retry login and request admin approval.

CEFI-E1120

ErrorCode:access_denied, ErrorDescriptionError response from Identity Provider; error=access_denied

Access denied by the Microsoft Identity Provider.

Action: Regrant consent. User must retry and resend admin approval request.

An error occurred while sending the request.

Error while handling callback.

System.Net.Http.HttpRequestException: An error occurred while sending the request.

---> System.IO.IOException: The response ended prematurely.

This indicates a temporary network error.

Action: Wait a few minutes and try again.

invalid_request

ErrorDescriptionRead timed out

The request timed out while connecting to Microsoft.
Action: Try again. Usually resolves on retry.

server_error

ErrorCode:server_error, ErrorDescriptionAADB2C90289: We encountered an 'invalid_grant' error connecting to the identity provider.

The Microsoft Identity Provider failed to grant access.

Action: Regrant consent. User should retry login and resend admin request.

NA

A temporary issue occurred. Please try again later.

Temporary system issue.

Action: Wait and try again later.


💡 Tips for Admins

If multiple users in your organization experience login issues:

  • Verify that the ExtendSync application consent has been granted in Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID.

  • Confirm that all users have valid email and first name attributes in their Microsoft profiles.

  • Check that the Microsoft Graph API permissions were granted on behalf of your organization.

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