Mandatory MFA using Duo

Question

Hi, I see that Microsoft will be forcing MFA for Azure, 365, etc. and We use Duo, how can we insure that Duo is accepted as an MFA platform over Authenticator?

I am concerned that we will not have access to our products after MFA is forced even though we use it.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Hello @Bob James,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Q&A.

From your description, I understand that you’re referring to the recent announcement about MFA enforcement, particularly the mandatory multifactor authentication for Azure and other administration portals starting on October 15, 2024. You’re asking whether this enforcement will support third-party MFA providers like DUO.

If you’re using a third-party MFA provider (DUO) for second-factor authentication and have configured it through the Conditional Access Custom Controls preview, it will not satisfy the new MFA requirements. To continue using your external solution with Microsoft Entra ID, you should migrate to the External Authentication Methods (EAM) preview.

If your DUO MFA is already configured through the External Authentication Methods preview, it will support the upcoming MFA enforcement requirements.

Additional Resources:

For more information, please refer to the following articles.

Planning for mandatory multifactor authentication for Azure and other administration portals

Manage an external authentication method in Microsoft Entra ID (Preview)

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Raja Pothuraju.