Exchange Folder Agent Connection Timeout

 Problem

Exchange Folder Agent is unable to connect. There is a connection timeout.

 Solution

Try opening the Exchange EWS URL in a brower. If it shows only after a very long time, the server may be unable to check certificate revocation lists (CRL) on the internet.

There are two solutions for this:

1. Make sure that certification revocation lists can be accessed on the internet.

2. Disable certificate revocation checks.

   1. In Internet Explorer, go to Internet Options > Advanced.

   2. Disable the setting “Check for publisher’s certificate revocation”.

   3. Disable the setting “Check for server certificate revocation”.

   4. Restart the server.
      
      

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