Microsoft Enforces MFA for Microsoft 365 Admin Center Access
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Microsoft will enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting February 9, 2026. This move aims to enhance security by preventing unauthorized access and protecting sensitive data. The enforcement follows a gradual rollout that began in February 2025. Admins without MFA enabled will be blocked from signing in, potentially disrupting IT operations. Microsoft urges immediate action to avoid access issues and provides guidance for configuring MFA through its setup wizard or official documentation.
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08.01.2026 14:10 1 articles · 23h ago
Microsoft Enforces MFA for Microsoft 365 Admin Center Sign-ins
Starting February 9, 2026, Microsoft will enforce MFA for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center. This enforcement follows a gradual rollout that began in February 2025 and aims to enhance security by preventing unauthorized access and protecting sensitive data. Organizations are urged to enable MFA before the deadline to avoid disruptions.
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- Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.01.2026 14:10
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Microsoft will enforce MFA for all Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins starting February 9, 2026.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.01.2026 14:10
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The enforcement affects portal.office.com/adminportal/home, admin.cloud.microsoft, and admin.microsoft.com admin center URLs.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.01.2026 14:10
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MFA enforcement for Azure Portal sign-ins has been in place since March 2025.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.01.2026 14:10
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MFA for Azure CLI, PowerShell, SDKs, and APIs was enforced in October 2025.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.01.2026 14:10