Office 365 Two-Factor Authentication for MSPs/Resellers/Multi-Accounts
As an MSP, juggling 2FA for the whole team felt like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. Everyone needed access, but the catch was that the authentication code could only be sent to one device or phone number. This worked fine if the stars aligned, and everyone was in the office when a consultant or developer needed access. But if your team was scattered across different offices or someone was off on vacation, things got tricky. Sure, you could give everyone their own named account, but that would mean more licenses. Not the most budget-friendly solution.
MFA Now Supports Multiple Authenticator Apps
Cue the applause! Microsoft MFA, which Office 365 relies on, now lets you set up the Authenticator app on multiple devices. Finally! It’s like getting that last piece of cake everyone’s been eyeing. This has been on our wish list for ages, and now it’s here!
Now, while this new feature is a lifesaver—allowing access from multiple devices—it’s worth noting that it does slightly lower security. So, let’s not go overboard. Use the minimum number of devices necessary to keep things safe. That said, this is a game-changer, enabling 2FA in situations that were previously a nightmare. From a security perspective, it’s a huge win.
If you’d like to get set up with 2FA to keep your business and data secure, give us a shout. We’d be more than happy to help!
Here are the steps to add multiple devices to MFA:
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