Microsoft Entra ID updates MFA flows to prioritize more secure non-telephony methods over SMS and voice, which remain available under "Show more verification methods." The rollout occurs in October 2026, with no configuration changes required. Users should prepare for a resend waiting period and plan for SMS/voice retirement in February 2027.
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Entra MFA elevates non-telephony methods as GoTo provisioning migration deadline approaches
Microsoft Entra MFA is prioritizing more secure non-telephony methods over SMS and voice; telephony options remain under “Show more verification methods,” with SMS and voice retirement planned for February 2027. No MFA configuration changes are required. Separately, GoTo provisioning must move from Authorization Code Grant to Client Credentials Grant by March 31, 2027, while a cross-tenant synchronization caveat affects when administrators should restart jobs after removing users from scope.
- MFA flows prioritize non-telephony verification methods
Entra ID · AuthenticationThe MFA rollout places more secure non-telephony methods ahead of SMS and voice. Users can still choose SMS or voice under “Show more verification methods.” Microsoft also notes a resend waiting period and plans to retire SMS and voice in February 2027; no configuration changes are required.
- GoTo provisioning must move to Client Credentials Grant
Entra ID · ProvisioningThe GoTo provisioning tutorial now directs administrators to create an OAuth client and configure Client Credentials Grant because Authorization Code Grant is being retired. Migration is required by March 31, 2027; otherwise user and group synchronization may stop, while SSO remains unaffected.
- Cross-tenant sync deletions depend on the next cycleEntra ID · Provisioning
When a user is removed from a cross-tenant synchronization job’s scope, restarting the job before the next synchronization cycle does not delete that user from the target tenant. The documented workaround is to wait for the next cycle before restarting.
- Admin consent guidance distinguishes static and dynamic permissions
Entra ID · GeneralThe admin consent workflow FAQ now identifies the two consent requests as representing static consent permissions and dynamic consent permissions, giving administrators a clearer way to interpret the requests.
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