

When this occurs, you need to reset their multi-factor settings so that they can re-register.

Your user may lose access to the device that they used to register with multi-factor authentication. Reset existing multi-factor authentication configuration for a user The selected user is now required to configure and use multi-factor authentication for their account. When you are prompted, select enforce multi-factor auth, then close. Select the check box next to the user you need to enforce multi-factor authentication for. Use the following steps to enforce multi-factor authentication for a user: To require a user to use multi-factor authentication, you must enforce multi-factor authentication for their account. Require a user to use multi-factor authentication The selected user is now able to configure multi-factor authentication for their account. When you are prompted, select enable multi-factor auth. Select the check box next to the user you need to enable multi-factor authentication for. Use the following steps to enable multi-factor authentication for a user:įrom the left menu, select Office 365 Admin Center.įrom the top menu, select Multi-factor authentication. Enable multi-factor authentication for a user This second form of authentication is an additional layer of security and minimizes the chances of account compromise. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide a second form of authentication when accessing their account.

Requiring multi-factor authentication for all users safeguards access to your organization’s data and applications.

This article describes how administrators can manage multi-factor authentication for Office 365® users.
