Event ID 2007

Event ID 2007: ActiveSync Failure - Complete Fix Guide

Complete troubleshooting guide for Exchange ActiveSync Event ID 2007 failures. Learn to diagnose mobile device sync issues, fix authentication problems, and restore email access on iOS and Android devices.

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Understanding Event ID 2007: ActiveSync Failure

📌 Version Compatibility: This guide applies to Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, Exchange Server 2022 (SE). Commands may differ for other versions.

Event ID 2007 indicates that Exchange ActiveSync encountered an error while processing a sync request from a mobile device. ActiveSync is critical for mobile email access, enabling push email, calendar sync, and contact synchronization on smartphones and tablets. When this error occurs, users experience failed syncs, missing emails, or complete inability to connect their mobile devices.

Event Viewer - Application Log
Log Name:      Application
Source:        MSExchange ActiveSync
Event ID:      2007
Level:         Error
Description:
Exchange ActiveSync doesn't have permission to access the Active
Directory object CN=user,OU=Users,DC=domain,DC=com. To enable
Exchange ActiveSync to access the mailbox, the user must have at
least one Exchange Server protocol enabled for them.

-or-

ActiveSync encountered an error with item [FolderClass:Email,
FolderName:Inbox, Subject:Meeting Request] for mailbox
user@domain.com. The error was: SyncStateConflict.

-or-

Exchange ActiveSync failed to connect to the mailbox for user
user@domain.com. Error code: 1053 (CommunicationError)
Mobile Impact
Email/Calendar sync fails
User-Specific
Often single device
Priority: High
Mobile workers affected

Symptoms & Detection

Primary Symptoms

  • Mobile device shows "Cannot get mail" or "Connection failed"
  • Emails stop syncing but calendar/contacts work (or vice versa)
  • Repeated password prompts on mobile device
  • Sync takes hours or never completes
  • New device setup fails with "Account not verified"
  • Certificate warning when adding Exchange account

Device-Specific Error Messages

📱 iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Cannot Get Mail
The connection to the server failed.

-or-

Cannot Verify Server Identity
The identity of "mail.domain.com" cannot be verified.

-or-

Enter Password for "user@domain.com"
The Exchange server is not responding.
🤖 Android
Sign-in unsuccessful
Unable to open connection to server

-or-

Couldn't sign in
Check your username and password

-or-

Security certificate issue
There's a problem with this server's security certificate

Common Causes

1. ActiveSync Not Enabled for User

The user's mailbox has ActiveSync protocol disabled in CAS mailbox settings. This can happen after migrations, bulk policy changes, or when the mailbox was initially created with protocols disabled.

2. Device Blocked by Policy

Mobile device management policies blocking specific device types, OS versions, or requiring device approval (quarantine). The device may be in a blocked list or not meeting compliance requirements.

3. Authentication Failures

Password changed but not updated on device, account locked out, Basic auth disabled when device doesn't support modern auth, or OAuth misconfiguration for modern authentication scenarios.

4. Virtual Directory Misconfiguration

ActiveSync virtual directory has incorrect internal/external URLs, wrong authentication methods, or SSL requirements mismatch. IIS bindings or application pool issues can also prevent ActiveSync from responding.

5. Corrupted Sync Partnership

The sync state between the device and Exchange becomes corrupted, especially after large mailbox changes, deleted items restore, or database failovers. The sync partnership needs to be reset to re-establish synchronization.

6. Certificate Issues

SSL certificate expired, not trusted by mobile OS, or hostname mismatch. Mobile devices are strict about certificate validation and may silently fail or show security warnings that users dismiss incorrectly.

Diagnostic Steps

Step 1: Check User ActiveSync Settings

Verify ActiveSync is enabled for the user:

# Check ActiveSync enabled for user
Get-CASMailbox -Identity user@domain.com | Format-List DisplayName,
    ActiveSyncEnabled, ActiveSyncMailboxPolicy, ActiveSyncAllowedDeviceIDs,
    ActiveSyncBlockedDeviceIDs, HasActiveSyncDevicePartnership

# Check all protocol status
Get-CASMailbox -Identity user@domain.com | Format-List *Enabled

# Get user's ActiveSync devices
Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com | Format-List FriendlyName, DeviceType,
    DeviceOS, DeviceModel, FirstSyncTime, LastSuccessSync, LastSyncAttemptTime,
    DeviceAccessState, DeviceAccessStateReason

# Check device statistics
Get-MobileDeviceStatistics -Mailbox user@domain.com | Format-List DeviceFriendlyName,
    DeviceType, LastSuccessSync, NumberOfFoldersSynced, Status

# Check if user is blocked by policy
Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com | Where-Object {$_.DeviceAccessState -ne "Allowed"}

Step 2: Test ActiveSync Connectivity

Test ActiveSync endpoint accessibility:

# Test ActiveSync health
Test-ActiveSyncConnectivity -ClientAccessServer YOURSERVER | Format-List Scenario, Result, Error

# Test specific user's ActiveSync
Test-ActiveSyncConnectivity -MailboxCredential (Get-Credential) |
    Format-List Scenario, Result, Latency, Error

# Check ActiveSync virtual directory
Get-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory | Format-List Server, Name, InternalUrl, ExternalUrl,
    BasicAuthEnabled, WindowsAuthEnabled, ClientCertAuth

# Test ActiveSync URL directly
$easUrl = "https://mail.domain.com/Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync"-ActiveSync"
try {
    $response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $easUrl -Method OPTIONS -UseBasicParsing
    Write-Host "ActiveSync endpoint responding: $($response.StatusCode)" -ForegroundColor Green
} catch {
    Write-Host "ActiveSync error: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
}

# Check IIS logs for ActiveSync errors
$logPath = "$env:SystemDrive\inetpub\logs\LogFiles\W3SVC1"
Get-ChildItem $logPath -Filter "*.log" | Sort-Object LastWriteTime -Descending |
    Select-Object -First 1 | ForEach-Object {
        Select-String -Path $_.FullName -Pattern "Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync.*500|Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync.*401"-ActiveSync.*500|Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync.*401" |
        Select-Object -Last 10
    }

Step 3: Check Mobile Device Policies

Review ActiveSync policies and device access rules:

# Get all ActiveSync mailbox policies
Get-MobileDeviceMailboxPolicy | Format-List Name, IsDefault,
    AllowNonProvisionableDevices, DevicePasswordEnabled,
    MinDevicePasswordLength, AlphanumericDevicePasswordRequired,
    MaxInactivityTimeDeviceLock, DeviceEncryptionEnabled

# Check policy assigned to user
$policy = (Get-CASMailbox user@domain.com).ActiveSyncMailboxPolicy
Get-MobileDeviceMailboxPolicy $policy | Format-List

# Check organization-wide device access rules
Get-ActiveSyncDeviceAccessRule | Format-List Name, QueryString, Characteristic, AccessLevel

# Check default organization settings
Get-ActiveSyncOrganizationSettings | Format-List DefaultAccessLevel,
    UserMailInsert, AdminMailRecipients, OtaNotificationMailInsert

# Check if device is quarantined
Get-MobileDevice -ResultSize Unlimited | Where-Object {$_.DeviceAccessState -eq "Quarantined"} |
    Format-Table Identity, DeviceType, DeviceAccessState, DeviceAccessStateReason

# Check for blocked devices
Get-MobileDevice -ResultSize Unlimited | Where-Object {$_.DeviceAccessState -eq "Blocked"} |
    Format-Table Identity, DeviceType, DeviceAccessStateReason

Step 4: Review Event Logs

Check for detailed error information:

# Get ActiveSync-related events
Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{
    LogName = 'Application'
    ProviderName = 'MSExchange ActiveSync'
    StartTime = (Get-Date).AddHours(-24)
} | Select-Object -First 20 TimeCreated, Id, LevelDisplayName, Message | Format-List

# Check for specific error codes
Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{
    LogName = 'Application'
    ProviderName = 'MSExchange ActiveSync'
    ID = 2007, 1053, 1009, 3002
    StartTime = (Get-Date).AddDays(-7)
} | Group-Object Id | Format-Table Count, Name, @{N='Sample';E={$_.Group[0].Message.Substring(0,100)}}

# Check IIS logs for ActiveSync errors
$logFile = Get-ChildItem "$env:SystemDrive\inetpub\logs\LogFiles\W3SVC1" |
    Sort-Object LastWriteTime -Descending | Select-Object -First 1

# Parse for EAS errors
Get-Content $logFile.FullName | Where-Object {
    $_ -match "Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync"-ActiveSync" -and $_ -match " 4[0-9][0-9] | 5[0-9][0-9] "0-9][0-9] | 5[0-9][0-9] "
} | Select-Object -Last 20

Quick Fix (5-15 minutes)

🚀 Immediate Resolution: Reset ActiveSync Partnership

The fastest fix is to clear the user's device partnership and have them re-add the account:

# STEP 1: Enable ActiveSync for user (if disabled)
Set-CASMailbox -Identity user@domain.com -ActiveSyncEnabled $true
Write-Host "ActiveSync enabled for user"

# STEP 2: Get list of user's devices
Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com | Format-Table FriendlyName, DeviceType, LastSuccessSync

# STEP 3: Remove problematic device partnership
# Get device ID first
$devices = Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com
$devices | Format-Table FriendlyName, DeviceId

# Remove specific device (replace with actual DeviceId)
# Remove-MobileDevice -Identity "user@domain.com\DeviceId" -Confirm:$false-Identity "user@domain.com\DeviceId" -Confirm:$false

# STEP 4: Clear all device partnerships for user (nuclear option)
Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com | Remove-MobileDevice -Confirm:$false
Write-Host "All device partnerships removed. User must re-add account on device."

# STEP 5: If device is blocked, allow it
Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com | Where-Object {$_.DeviceAccessState -ne "Allowed"} |
    ForEach-Object {
        Set-CASMailbox -Identity $_.UserDisplayName -ActiveSyncAllowedDeviceIDs @{Add=$_.DeviceId}
        Write-Host "Device allowed: $($_.FriendlyName)"
    }

# STEP 6: Test ActiveSync
Test-ActiveSyncConnectivity -MailboxCredential (Get-Credential user@domain.com) |
    Format-List Scenario, Result

💡 Pro Tip

After removing device partnerships, instruct the user to delete their Exchange account from the device and add it again fresh. This creates a new sync partnership and resolves most synchronization issues.

Detailed Solutions

Solution 1: Fix ActiveSync Virtual Directory

Reconfigure the ActiveSync virtual directory for proper access:

# Check current ActiveSync virtual directory settings
Get-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory | Format-List Server, Name, InternalUrl, ExternalUrl,
    BasicAuthEnabled, WindowsAuthEnabled, InternalAuthenticationMethods,
    ExternalAuthenticationMethods

# Set correct URLs
Get-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory | Set-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory -InternalUrl "https://mail.domain.com/Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync"-ActiveSync" -ExternalUrl "https://mail.domain.com/Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync"-ActiveSync"

# Enable appropriate authentication
Get-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory | Set-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory -BasicAuthEnabled $true -WindowsAuthEnabled $false -InternalAuthenticationMethods Basic -ExternalAuthenticationMethods Basic

# If using certificate-based auth
# Set-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory -ClientCertAuth Accepted-ClientCertAuth Accepted

# Restart IIS
iisreset /noforce

# Verify settings
Get-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory | Format-List InternalUrl, ExternalUrl, *Auth*

Solution 2: Configure Mobile Device Policies

Create or modify ActiveSync policies to allow device access:

# View current default policy
Get-MobileDeviceMailboxPolicy -Identity "Default" | Format-List

# Create a permissive policy for testing
New-MobileDeviceMailboxPolicy -Name "Testing-AllowAll" -AllowNonProvisionableDevices $true -DevicePasswordEnabled $false -AlphanumericDevicePasswordRequired $false

# Apply policy to specific user for testing
Set-CASMailbox -Identity user@domain.com -ActiveSyncMailboxPolicy "Testing-AllowAll"

# Check organization-wide default access level
Get-ActiveSyncOrganizationSettings | Format-List DefaultAccessLevel

# Set default to allow (for troubleshooting)
Set-ActiveSyncOrganizationSettings -DefaultAccessLevel Allow

# Create device access rule to allow specific device types
New-ActiveSyncDeviceAccessRule -QueryString "iOS" -Characteristic DeviceOS -AccessLevel Allow
New-ActiveSyncDeviceAccessRule -QueryString "Android" -Characteristic DeviceOS -AccessLevel Allow

# Remove quarantine for all devices
Get-MobileDevice -ResultSize Unlimited | Where-Object {$_.DeviceAccessState -eq "Quarantined"} |
    ForEach-Object {
        $user = $_.UserDisplayName
        Set-CASMailbox -Identity $user -ActiveSyncAllowedDeviceIDs @{Add=$_.DeviceId}
        Write-Host "Allowed device for: $user"
    }

⚠️ Danger Zone

Setting DefaultAccessLevel to Allow and disabling device passwords is only for troubleshooting. In production, use proper mobile device management policies to secure corporate data on mobile devices.

Solution 3: Fix Authentication Issues

Resolve password and authentication problems:

# Check if account is locked out
Get-ADUser -Identity "username" -Properties LockedOut, BadLogonCount, LastBadPasswordAttempt |
    Format-List Name, LockedOut, BadLogonCount, LastBadPasswordAttempt

# Unlock account if locked
Unlock-ADAccount -Identity "username"
Write-Host "Account unlocked"

# Reset bad password count
Set-ADUser -Identity "username" -Replace @{badPwdCount=0}

# Check password expiry
$user = Get-ADUser -Identity "username" -Properties PasswordLastSet, PasswordExpired
$maxAge = (Get-ADDefaultDomainPasswordPolicy).MaxPasswordAge
$expires = $user.PasswordLastSet + $maxAge
Write-Host "Password expires: $expires"
Write-Host "Password expired: $($user.PasswordExpired)"

# Force password change if needed
Set-ADUser -Identity "username" -ChangePasswordAtLogon $true

# Check for modern auth support (Exchange 2019)
Get-AuthConfig | Format-List ServiceName, CurrentCertificateThumbprint
Get-OrganizationConfig | Format-List OAuth2ClientProfileEnabled

# Enable OAuth for ActiveSync (Exchange 2019 CU1+)
Set-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory -Identity "YOURSERVER\Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync (Default Web Site)"-ActiveSync (Default Web Site)" -InternalAuthenticationMethods OAuth,Basic -ExternalAuthenticationMethods OAuth,Basic

Solution 4: Repair IIS and Application Pool

Fix IIS configuration issues affecting ActiveSync:

# Check ActiveSync app pool status
Import-Module WebAdministration
Get-WebAppPoolState -Name "MSExchangeSyncAppPool"

# Start pool if stopped
Start-WebAppPool -Name "MSExchangeSyncAppPool"

# Recycle the app pool
Restart-WebAppPool -Name "MSExchangeSyncAppPool"

# Check IIS ActiveSync configuration
Get-WebApplication -Site "Default Web Site" -Name "Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync"-ActiveSync"

# Verify handler mappings
$easPath = "IIS:\Sites\Default Web Site\Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync"-ActiveSync"
Get-WebHandler -PSPath $easPath | Format-Table Name, Path, Verb

# Check authentication settings in IIS
Get-WebConfigurationProperty -PSPath $easPath -Filter "system.webServer/security/authentication/basicAuthentication" -Name enabled
Get-WebConfigurationProperty -PSPath $easPath -Filter "system.webServer/security/authentication/windowsAuthentication" -Name enabled
Get-WebConfigurationProperty -PSPath $easPath -Filter "system.webServer/security/authentication/anonymousAuthentication" -Name enabled

# Enable Basic auth if needed
Set-WebConfigurationProperty -PSPath $easPath -Filter "system.webServer/security/authentication/basicAuthentication" -Name enabled -Value $true

# Reset IIS
iisreset /noforce

Solution 5: Device-Side Troubleshooting

Steps for users to resolve issues on their mobile devices:

📱 iOS Device Steps

  1. Go to Settings → Mail → Accounts
  2. Select your Exchange account
  3. Tap "Delete Account" to remove it completely
  4. Restart the device
  5. Go to Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account
  6. Select "Microsoft Exchange"
  7. Enter email and password
  8. For Server, enter: mail.domain.com
  9. If certificate warning appears, tap "Continue"
  10. Wait for initial sync to complete

🤖 Android Device Steps

  1. Go to Settings → Accounts
  2. Select your Exchange/Work account
  3. Tap "Remove Account"
  4. Restart the device
  5. Go to Settings → Accounts → Add Account
  6. Select "Exchange" or "Corporate"
  7. Enter email and password
  8. If auto-discover fails, manually enter server: mail.domain.com
  9. Accept any security prompts
  10. Wait for initial sync

💡 Pro Tip

For iOS devices, using the Outlook Mobile app instead of the built-in Mail app often provides better Exchange integration and fewer sync issues. Microsoft recommends Outlook Mobile for Exchange connectivity.

Verification Steps

Confirm ActiveSync is Working

# Comprehensive ActiveSync verification
Write-Host "=== ActiveSync Verification ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan

# 1. Check ActiveSync virtual directory
$easVdir = Get-ActiveSyncVirtualDirectory
Write-Host "`n1. Virtual Directory:"
Write-Host "   Internal URL: $($easVdir.InternalUrl)"
Write-Host "   External URL: $($easVdir.ExternalUrl)"

# 2. Check app pool
Import-Module WebAdministration
$poolState = (Get-WebAppPoolState -Name "MSExchangeSyncAppPool").Value
Write-Host "`n2. App Pool Status: $poolState" -ForegroundColor $(if($poolState -eq 'Started'){'Green'}else{'Red'})

# 3. Test ActiveSync connectivity
Write-Host "`n3. ActiveSync Connectivity Test:"
$testResult = Test-ActiveSyncConnectivity -ClientAccessServer (hostname) -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($testResult) {
    $testResult | ForEach-Object {
        Write-Host "   $($_.Scenario): $($_.Result)"$_.Result)" -ForegroundColor $(if($_.Result -eq 'Success'){'Green'}else{'Red'})
    }
}

# 4. Check user's device status's device status
Write-Host "`n4. User's Mobile Devices:"
$devices = Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($devices) {
    $devices | ForEach-Object {
        Write-Host "Get-MobileDevice -Mailbox user@domain.com -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($devices) {
    $devices | ForEach-Object {
        Write-Host "   $($_.FriendlyName): $($_.DeviceAccessState)" -ForegroundColor $(if($_.DeviceAccessState -eq 'Allowed'){'Green'}else{'Yellow'})
        Write-Host "$_.DeviceAccessState -eq 'Allowed'){'Green'}else{'Yellow'})
        Write-Host "      Last Sync: $($_.LastSuccessSync)"
    }
} else {
    Write-Host "   No devices registered" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}

# 5. Check for recent errors
Write-Host "# 5. Check for recent errors
Write-Host "`n5. Recent ActiveSync Errors:"
$errors = Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{
    LogName = 'Application'
    ProviderName = 'MSExchange ActiveSync'
    Level = 2
    StartTime = (Get-Date).AddHours(-1)
} -MaxEvents 5 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

if ($errors) {
    $errors | ForEach-Object { Write-Host "Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{
    LogName = 'Application'
    ProviderName = 'MSExchange ActiveSync'
    Level = 2
    StartTime = (Get-Date).AddHours(-1)
} -MaxEvents 5 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

if ($errors) {
    $errors | ForEach-Object { Write-Host "   Event $($_.Id) at $($_.TimeCreated)" -ForegroundColor Yellow }
} else {
    Write-Host "-Host "   No errors in the last hour" -ForegroundColor Green
}

✓ Success Indicators

  • • Mobile device shows "Connected"
  • • Emails syncing within minutes
  • • Calendar/contacts updating
  • • No password prompts
  • • Test-ActiveSyncConnectivity succeeds

✗ Requires Further Action

  • • Device still quarantined/blocked
  • • Certificate warnings persist
  • • Only some folders sync
  • • Intermittent connectivity
  • • Multiple users affected

Prevention Strategies

📊 Monitoring

  • • Monitor ActiveSync connectivity tests
  • • Track Event ID 2007 occurrences
  • • Alert on app pool crashes
  • • Monitor device sync failure rates
  • • Track quarantined devices

🔧 Configuration

  • • Document ActiveSync policies
  • • Standardize device access rules
  • • Configure proper timeout values
  • • Set up device approval workflows
  • • Maintain consistent URLs

🔐 Security

  • • Enforce device encryption policies
  • • Require device passwords
  • • Enable remote wipe capability
  • • Use certificate-based auth if possible
  • • Regular policy compliance audits

👤 User Support

  • • Provide device setup guides
  • • Document password change process
  • • Recommend Outlook Mobile app
  • • Establish self-service options
  • • Train on certificate acceptance

When to Escalate

Professional Exchange Support Required If:

  • 🔴All mobile users experiencing ActiveSync failures
  • 🔴Complex mobile device management policy configuration needed
  • 🔴Certificate-based authentication implementation
  • 🔴OAuth/Modern authentication configuration for ActiveSync
  • 🔴Integration with third-party MDM solutions
  • 🔴Hybrid Exchange/Microsoft 365 ActiveSync routing issues

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) is Microsoft's protocol for synchronizing email, calendar, contacts, and tasks between Exchange Server and mobile devices. It uses HTTP/HTTPS to communicate, supporting push notifications for instant email delivery. EAS enables mobile device management features like remote wipe and policy enforcement.

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