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MC1215070 — Microsoft 365 admin center multifactor authentication enforcement

MC1215070Microsoft 365 suiteplanForChangeUpdated: 8 January 2026

Starting February 9, 2026, Microsoft will enforce mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users signing into the Microsoft 365 admin center to enhance security. Admins should set up MFA now to avoid access issues; users must verify or add their MFA methods.

Applies to: Microsoft 365 suite
Source: mc.merill.net — data via Merill Fernando's open archive (MIT).