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The ActiveSync configuration service provider is used to set up and change settings for Exchange ActiveSync. After an Exchange account has been updated over-the-air by the ActiveSync configuration service provider, the device must be powered off and then powered back on to see sync status.
Configuring Windows Live ActiveSync accounts through this configuration service provider isn't supported.
Note
The target user must be logged in for the CSP to succeed. The correct way to configure an account is to use the ./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync path. The ./Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync path is deprecated.
The following list shows the ActiveSync configuration service provider nodes:
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts
The parent node group all active sync accounts.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | node |
| Access Type | Get |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}
Defines a specific ActiveSync account. A globally unique identifier (GUID) must be generated for each ActiveSync account on the device.
When managing over OMA DM, make sure to always use a unique GUID. Provisioning with an account that has the same GUID as an existing one deletes the existing account and doesn't create the new account.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | node |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Atomic Required | True |
| Dynamic Node Naming | ServerGeneratedUniqueIdentifier |
| Allowed Values | Regular Expression: \{[0-9A-Fa-f]{8}\-[0-9A-Fa-f]{4}\-[0-9A-Fa-f]{4}\-[0-9A-Fa-f]{4}\-[0-9A-Fa-f]{12}\} |
Example:
Braces {} are required around the GUID. In OMA Client Provisioning, you can type the braces. For example:
<characteristic type="{C556E16F-56C4-4EDB-9C64-D9469EE1FBE0}"/>
For OMA DM, you must use the ASCII values of %7B and %7D for the opening and closing braces, respectively. For example, if the GUID is "C556E16F-56C4-4EDB-9C64-D9469EE1FBE0", type:
<Target>
<LocURI>
./Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/%7BC556E16F-56C4-4EDB-9C64-D9469EE1FBE0%7D
</LocURI>
</Target>
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/AccountIcon
Specify the location of the icon associated with the account.
The account icon can be used as a tile in the Start list or an icon in the applications list under Settings > Email & accounts. Some icons are already provided on the device. The suggested icon for POP/IMAP or generic ActiveSync accounts is at res://AccountSettingsSharedRes{ScreenResolution}!%s.genericmail.png. The suggested icon for Exchange Accounts is at res://AccountSettingsSharedRes{ScreenResolution}!%s.office.outlook.png. Custom icons can be added if desired.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/AccountName
The name that refers to the account on the device.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/AccountType
Specify the account type. This value is entered during setup and can't be modified once entered. An Exchange account is indicated by the string value "Exchange".
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Domain
Domain name of the Exchange server.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/EmailAddress
The email address the user entered during setup. This is the email address that's associated with the Exchange ActiveSync account and it's required.
This email address is entered by the user during setup and must be in the fully qualified email address format, for example, someone@example.com.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options
Specifies whether email, contacts, and calendar need to synchronize by default, and sets preference such as sync schedule, truncation sizes, and logging.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | node |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/CalendarAgeFilter
Specifies the time window used for syncing calendar items to the phone.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/ContentTypes
Interior node for Content Types.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | node |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/ContentTypes/{Content Type GUID}
Enables or disables syncing email, contacts, task, and calendar. Each is represented by a GUID. Email: {c6d47067-6e92-480e-b0fc-4ba82182fac7}. Contacts: {0dd8685c-e272-4fcb-9ecf-2ead7ea2497b}. Calendar: {4a5d9fe0-f139-4a63-a5a4-4f31ceea02ad}. Tasks:{783ae4f6-4c12-4423-8270-66361260d4f1}
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | node |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Dynamic Node Naming | UniqueName: The GUID values allowed are one of the following: Email: "{c6d47067-6e92-480e-b0fc-4ba82182fac7}". Contacts: "{0dd8685c-e272-4fcb-9ecf-2ead7ea2497b}". Calendar: "{4a5d9fe0-f139-4a63-a5a4-4f31ceea02ad}". Tasks: "{783ae4f6-4c12-4423-8270-66361260d4f1}". |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/ContentTypes/{Content Type GUID}/Enabled
Enables or disables Sync for Email, contacts, calendar, and Tasks.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 1 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Sync for email, contacts, calendar, or tasks is disabled. |
| 1 (Default) | Sync is enabled. |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/ContentTypes/{Content Type GUID}/Name
The name of the content type.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/Logging
Specifies whether diagnostic logging is enabled and at what level.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 0 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 (Default) | Logging is off. |
| 1 | Basic logging is enabled. |
| 2 | Advanced logging is enabled. |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/MailAgeFilter
Specifies the time window used for syncing email items to the phone.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 3 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | No age filter is used, and all email items are synced to the device. |
| 1 | Only email up to one day old is synced to the device. |
| 2 | Only email up to three days old is synced to the device. |
| 3 (Default) | Email up to a week old is synced to the device. |
| 4 | Email up to two weeks old is synced to the device. |
| 5 | Email up to a month old is synced to the device. |
| 6 | Email up to three months old is synced to the device. |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/MailBodyType
Indicates format type of the Email. Supported values are 0 (none), 1 (text), 2 (HTML), 3 (RTF), and 4 (MIME).
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | None. |
| 1 | Text. |
| 2 | HTML. |
| 3 | RTF. |
| 4 | MIME. |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/MailHTMLTruncation
This setting specifies the size beyond which HTML-formatted e-mail messages are truncated when they're synchronized to the mobile phone. The value is specified in KB. A value of -1 disables truncation.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/MailPlainTextTruncation
This setting specifies the size beyond which text-formatted e-mail messages are truncated when they're synchronized to the mobile phone. The value is specified in KB. A value of -1 disables truncation.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/Schedule
Specifies the time until the next sync is performed in minutes. If -1 is chosen, a sync will occur as items are received. If a 0 is chosen, all syncs must be performed manually.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [(-1)-4294967295] |
| Default Value | -1 |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Options/UseSSL
Specifies whether SSL is used.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 1 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | SSL isn't used. |
| 1 (Default) | SSL is used. |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Password
A character string that specifies the password for the account. For the Get command, only asterisks are returned.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Policies
Specifies the mail body type and email age filter.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | node |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Policies/MailBodyType
Specifies the email body type. HTML or plain.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| HTML | HTML. |
| plain | Plain. |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/Policies/MaxMailAgeFilter
Specifies the time window used for syncing mail items to the device.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/ServerName
Specifies the server name used by the account.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/ActiveSync/Accounts/{Account GUID}/UserName
Specifies the user name for the account. The user name can't be changed after a sync has been successfully performed. The user name can be in the fully qualified format "someone@example.com", or just "username", depending on the type of account created. For most Exchange accounts, the user name format is just "username", whereas for Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, and most POP/IMAP accounts, the user name format is "someone@example.com".
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
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