Configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security.

 

1. Sign in to the Azure portal:

   - Open a web browser and navigate to the Azure portal (portal.azure.com).

   - Enter your Azure account credentials and sign in.

 

2. Access the Azure Active Directory (AD) service:

   - In the Azure portal, search for and select "Azure Active Directory" from the services list.

   - You will be redirected to the Azure AD management page.

 

3. Navigate to the Security page:

   - In the left-hand menu of the Azure AD management page, click on "Security" to access the security settings.

 

4. Enable Azure Multi-Factor Authentication:

   - On the Security page, click on "Azure Multi-Factor Authentication" to open the MFA configuration settings.

 

5. Select users for MFA:

   - In the MFA configuration settings, click on "Users" to view and manage the users who will be required to use MFA.

   - Choose the users you want to enable MFA for by selecting the checkboxes next to their names.

 

6. Enable MFA for selected users:

   - With the desired users selected, click on "Enable" at the top of the page to enable MFA for them.

   - A confirmation dialog will appear. Click "Enable multi-factor auth" to proceed.

 

7. Choose MFA verification options:

   - After enabling MFA, the users will be prompted to set up their MFA verification options.

   - They can choose from options like mobile app notification, phone call, or text message verification.

 

8. Configure MFA settings:

   - Back in the MFA configuration settings, you can customize the MFA options and policies.

   - Click on "Service Settings" to configure settings like fraud alert notifications, remember devices, or trusted IPs.

 

9. Test MFA:

   - Once MFA is enabled for the selected users, it's important to test the functionality to ensure it's working correctly.

   - Ask the users to sign in and go through the MFA verification process using their chosen verification method.

 

10. Monitor and manage MFA:

    - From the MFA configuration settings, you can monitor MFA usage, view MFA reports, and manage user settings.

    - Regularly review MFA usage and make adjustments to policies or user settings as needed.

 

By following these steps, you can configure multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security in Azure. MFA adds an extra layer of protection to user accounts, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches.