Microsoft Entra IDQR code authentication method in Microsoft Entra ID
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Learn about using QR code authentication method in Microsoft Entra ID to help improve and secure sign-in events for frontline workers.
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Enforce QR code sign-in with a custom authentication strength
To require QR code sign-in for a specific group of users, such as frontline workers, a specific resource, or both, create a custom Conditional Access authentication strength that includes QR code under Single factor authentication. Then use the custom authentication strength in a Conditional Access policy for the resources and users that need QR code sign-in. For steps, see Create and manage custom Conditional Access authentication strengths.
QR code configurations in the Authentication method policy
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: QR code authentication method in Microsoft Entra ID description: Learn about using QR code authentication method in Microsoft Entra ID to help improve and secure sign-in events for frontline workers. ms.topic: concept-article-ms.date: 07/24/2025+ms.date: 06/26/2026 contributors: minatoruan ms.reviewer: anjusingh @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ We recommend the following measures when you enable QR code authentication metho ## Enforce QR code sign-in with a custom authentication strength -To require QR code sign-in for a specific resource, create a custom Conditional Access authentication strength that includes **QR code** under **Single factor authentication**. Then use the custom authentication strength in a Conditional Access policy for the resources and users that need QR code sign-in. For steps, see [Create and manage custom Conditional Access authentication strengths](concept-authentication-strength-advanced-options.md#create-a-custom-authentication-strength).+To require QR code sign-in for a specific group of users, such as frontline workers, a specific resource, or both, create a custom Conditional Access authentication strength that includes **QR code** under **Single factor authentication**. Then use the custom authentication strength in a Conditional Access policy for the resources and users that need QR code sign-in. For steps, see [Create and manage custom Conditional Access authentication strengths](concept-authentication-strength-advanced-options.md#create-a-custom-authentication-strength). ## QR code configurations in the Authentication method policy