Microsoft Entra ID
Authentication

Combined registration for SSPR and Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication

In brief

Organizations can allow users to change cloud passwords after authenticating with a registered FIDO2 passkey or Windows Hello for Business credential, without knowing the current password or using SSPR. Temporary Access Pass isn't supported unless the user knows the existing password.

What Entra admins need to know

Review password-change guidance and configuration to account for these authentication methods and the TAP limitation.

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Combined security information registration for Microsoft Entra overview

Key usage scenarios

Change a password in MySignInsMy Sign-Ins

A user navigates to Security info. After signing in, the user can change their password. If the user authenticates with a password and a multifactor authentication method, they're able to use the enhanced user experience to can change their password without entering their existing password. When finished, the

An organization can also allow users to change their cloud password after they authenticate with a registered passkey (FIDO2) or Windows Hello for Business credential. Users don't need to know their current password or be registered for SSPR. For administrator configuration, user has the new password updated on the Security info page. steps, and limitations, see Change a password with passwordless authentication.

Authentication methods such as Temporary Access Pass (TAP) aren't supported for password change unless the user knows their existing password.

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