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Microsoft Mandates MFA for Microsoft 365 Admin Center Access

First seen 8 Jan 2026, 16:50 UTC • Bleepingcomputer

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Microsoft is enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center, effective February 9, 2026. This policy follows a gradual rollout that began in February 2025, and organizations must enable MFA to prevent access disruptions. Users without MFA will be blocked from signing in after the enforcement date.

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