Azure MFA Configuration Guide

Step	Details
1. Log into the Azure Portal	Go to the Azure Portal and log in using your administrator credentials.
2. Navigate to Azure Active Directory	Once logged in, search for Azure Active Directory in the search bar, or select Azure Active Directory from the left-hand navigation menu.
3. Open the Security Settings	In the Azure Active Directory page, scroll down to the Security section and click on Security.
4. Enable Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication	Under the Security section, select Conditional Access. In Conditional Access, choose Named locations to set trusted IP addresses (optional), or go directly to Policies to create your MFA policy.
5. Create a Conditional Access Policy for MFA	Click on + New policy to create a new conditional access policy. Name the policy (e.g., "Enforce MFA for Admins"). Assignments: Users or groups: Select the administrators or groups you want to enforce MFA for (e.g., Azure Administrators). Cloud apps or actions: Select the applications that will require MFA, such as All cloud apps or specific services like Microsoft Azure Management. Conditions: Configure conditions such as specific locations or device platforms to enforce MFA only under certain conditions. Access controls: Under Grant, select Require multi-factor authentication. Enable Policy: Ensure the policy is enabled, then click Create.
6. Configure MFA Registration Requirements	In the Security section, go to Identity Protection and select MFA registration policy. Enforce Require MFA registration for administrators, ensuring that they are required to register for MFA the next time they sign in.
7. Test the Policy	Log out and log in with one of the administrator accounts. You should now be prompted to set up MFA if it's your first time logging in after enforcement.
8. Monitor and Troubleshoot	Use the Sign-ins logs under Azure Active Directory > Monitoring to monitor MFA enforcement and troubleshoot any login issues related to MFA.

Step

Details

1. Log into the Azure Portal

Go to the Azure Portal and log in using your administrator credentials.

2. Navigate to Azure Active Directory

Once logged in, search for Azure Active Directory in the search bar, or select Azure Active Directory from the left-hand navigation menu.

3. Open the Security Settings

In the Azure Active Directory page, scroll down to the Security section and click on Security.

4. Enable Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication

Under the Security section, select Conditional Access.

In Conditional Access, choose Named locations to set trusted IP addresses (optional), or go directly to Policies to create your MFA policy.

5. Create a Conditional Access Policy for MFA

Click on + New policy to create a new conditional access policy.

Name the policy (e.g., "Enforce MFA for Admins").

Assignments:

Users or groups: Select the administrators or groups you want to enforce MFA for (e.g., Azure Administrators).
Cloud apps or actions: Select the applications that will require MFA, such as All cloud apps or specific services like Microsoft Azure Management.

Conditions: Configure conditions such as specific locations or device platforms to enforce MFA only under certain conditions.

Access controls: Under Grant, select Require multi-factor authentication.

Enable Policy: Ensure the policy is enabled, then click Create.

6. Configure MFA Registration Requirements

In the Security section, go to Identity Protection and select MFA registration policy.
Enforce Require MFA registration for administrators, ensuring that they are required to register for MFA the next time they sign in.

7. Test the Policy

Log out and log in with one of the administrator accounts. You should now be prompted to set up MFA if it's your first time logging in after enforcement.

8. Monitor and Troubleshoot

Use the Sign-ins logs under Azure Active Directory > Monitoring to monitor MFA enforcement and troubleshoot any login issues related to MFA.

Additional Security Recommendations:

Enable Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR): This allows users to reset their own passwords without needing IT assistance.
Set up Conditional Access Policies for End-Users: After enforcing MFA for admins, consider extending similar protections to all users.
Review Sign-In Risk Policies: Under Identity Protection, you can configure policies to require MFA based on detected risks during login attempts.