“Number matching” means that when users go through an MFA Authentication, they see a number that they must enter in the Authenticator app to complete the authentication process. The new process for logging into Microsoft 365 gives you an auto-generated number to type into your device. Just take note that a Global Admin with this enabled rights seem to become limited when performing tasks on the Portal.Microsoft is moving to a more secure method of authentication that changes “Push” notifications. You can enable more than 1 user (Bulk Update) as well. The status will now show enabled for User4, you can now click on Manage User Settings and can complete the following: You will get a window that it is in progress and then get presented with the final window of it being successful as shown above. Once you select your user/s and under the quick steps option select the Enable button, you will be presented with the Window above. Once you click the link you will be taken to the multi-factor authentication screen as shown below:Īs shown above, none of my users have this enabled by viewing the status highlighted in red. I chose User4 as my test, once you have selected the user the properties will come up, scroll down till you see the option to Manage Multi-Factor Authentication. In the example we are using the Admin Center Preview, Click the drop-down arrow next to Users and then click on Active Users. Step 1: Sign-in to the Office 365 Portal as a Global Admin. To enable MFA for a User we need to complete a few steps: TheyĬan sign in only after this second authentication factor has been satisfied. With MFA for Office 365, users are required to acknowledge a phone call, text message, or app notification on their smart phones after correctly entering their passwords.
MFA helps secure user sign-ins for cloud services beyond just a single password.