Microsoft 365 admin center multifactor authentication enforcement

Originally posted by Microsoft Nov 14, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Starting February 3rd, 2025, Microsoft will mandate multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all Microsoft 365 admin center users to enhance cybersecurity. Users and global admins must set up MFA, verify methods, or apply to postpone the enforcement date. Details and setup guides are provided.

Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) in the Microsoft 365 admin center significantly reduces the risk of account compromise, prevents unauthorized access, and safeguards sensitive data. By adding an extra layer of protection beyond standard username and password authentication, MFA makes it harder for attackers to steal data and prevents unauthorized access from phishing, credential stuffing, brute force, or password reuse attacks. As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing cybersecurity across our company and products, starting February 3rd, 2025, Microsoft will begin requiring all users to use MFA when signing into the Microsoft 365 admin center. This requirement will be rolled out in phases at the tenant level over the coming weeks.

Take action now:

• If you have not already, set up MFA by February 3rd, 2025
• If you have already set up MFA, no action is required. It is recommended that you verify that all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center have added a verification method to their account.
• Global admins: To set up MFA in your organization now, visit the MFA setup guide at aka.ms/MFAWizard or refer to Set up multifactor authentication for Microsoft 365.
• Users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center: Check your verification methods and add one if needed by going to aka.ms/mfasetup.
• If you will not be ready for the MFA requirement before February 3rd, 2025, you can apply to postpone the enforcement date. Note that postponement of the MFA enforcement for Azure portal will also apply postponement for the Microsoft 365 admin center.

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