How to Restart the Azure MFA Registration Campaign Timer
Question details
The user wants to know how to restart or reset the Azure MFA registration campaign timer and bypass period.
- Product
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing multi-factor authentication (MFA) registration campaigns and user prompts for enterprise identity security.
- Observed behavior
- The user is seeking administrative guidance on modifying rollout configurations and snooze timers for an MFA registration campaign.
Ensure you are signed in with Global Administrator or Authentication Policy Administrator privileges in Microsoft Entra ID to modify authentication methods and campaign settings.
Adjust Registration Campaign Settings in Microsoft Entra ID
MFA campaigns are managed in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). You must configure the rollout and snooze settings within the Entra admin center.
Questions regarding MFA campaign timers belong in the Microsoft Entra ID support channels rather than relational database forums like Microsoft Access. The timer, or 'snooze duration', dictates how many days a user can bypass the Microsoft Authenticator setup prompt.
Log in to the Microsoft Entra admin center using an account with Authentication Policy Administrator permissions.
Go to 'Protection' in the left-hand menu, click on 'Authentication methods', and select 'Registration campaign'.
Review the 'Snooze duration' setting, which can be configured from 0 to 14 days. Adjusting this value alters how long users can delay the registration.
To effectively reset the campaign for specific users, you may need to adjust the targeted groups or disable and re-enable the registration campaign state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Azure MFA registration campaign?
It is a feature in Microsoft Entra ID that prompts users to set up Microsoft Authenticator as their primary authentication method, helping organizations transition away from less secure methods like SMS.
How long can users snooze the MFA registration prompt?
Administrators can configure the snooze duration, also known as the bypass period, for up to 14 days in the Microsoft Entra admin center. Once this period expires, users are forced to register.
Why shouldn't I post Azure MFA questions in the Microsoft Access forum?
Microsoft Access is a relational database management system, whereas Azure MFA is an identity and access management service. Posting in the correct Microsoft Entra ID forum ensures you reach experts who can address enterprise security and authentication issues.
