Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins

Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins

Microsoft will start enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting next month.

Microsoft to Mandate MFA for All Microsoft 365 Admin Center Access

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Microsoft has announced that it will make multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting next month. From February 9, 2026, administrators who do not have MFA enabled will no longer be able to sign in to the Microsoft 365 administrative portal. This move is part of Microsoft’s broader effort to strengthen security and protect …

Microsoft requires MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center

Starting February 9, 2026, Microsoft will require MFA for access to the Microsoft 365 admin center. Admins without MFA will be blocked.

Microsoft To Enforce MFA For Microsoft 365 Admin Center Sign-ins - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Microsoft will start enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting next month. While MFA requirements for the admin center began rolling out in February 2025, Microsoft will now enforce this for all users and block those without MFA enabled from signing in to the Microsoft 365 administrative portal after the change goes live on February 9th, 2026. This will affect the portal.office.co…