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MC1325414 — Microsoft Entra ID SSPR will require registered authentication methods starting September 7, 2026

MC1325414Microsoft EntraplanForChangeUpdated: 26 June 2026

Starting September 7, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID SSPR will require users to have explicitly registered authentication methods for password reset verification, disallowing directory-sourced contact info unless registered. A registration campaign begins August 6, 2026, urging users to register methods to avoid reset failures.

Applies to: Microsoft Entra
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