Multi-Factor Authentication
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App Password for Multi-Factor Authentication
Apps that do not support two-step verification can cause problems after enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA). These apps, also called non-browser apps, can no longer be used after multi-factor authentication is enabled. To continue to use these apps securely, an App Password can be used for authentication. An App Password is a secure, randomly generated password that can be used instead of the regular password for an app.
User guide: Enabling multi-factor authentication
Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) significantly increases the security of user accounts when accessing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 online services. The following user guide will help to set up one of the following authentication methods. Three options are available to authenticate with the second factor:
Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides a high level of protection for identities in the cloud. The user must identify himself with a second factor in addition to the password. Without this second factor, access to cloud apps are prevented. The feature “Azure AD Conditional Access” can be used to enforce multi-factor authentication. At least two of the following authentication methods then become mandatory: