How to Set Up Notifications for Unusual Country Sign-ins in Microsoft Entra

Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/id-protection/howto-identity-protection-configure-notifications

Understanding Licensing Requirements to Get email or alerted when someone signs in from unusual country - ENTRA

The first practical checkpoint is not a generic restart; it is this exact action: Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center (entra.microsoft.com) using an account with the Security Administrator or Global Administrator role

Step-by-Step Guide to Get email or alerted when someone signs in from unusual country - ENTRA

The steps below target Set Up Notifications for Unusual Country Sign-ins in Microsoft Entra and use Microsoft Entra Admin Center workspace as the visible reference point.

1. Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center (entra.microsoft.com) using an account with the Security Administrator or Global Administrator role
2. In the left-hand navigation pane, expand the Protection menu and select Identity Protection
3. Under the Settings section on the left menu, click on Users at risk detected alerts
4. Toggle the Alert me when users are elevated to a specific risk level switch to Medium and High (this threshold captures "atypical travel" and "unfamiliar sign-in properties")
5. In the Emails to be alerted input field, type the email addresses of the administrators who must receive the notifications
6. Click the Save button at the bottom of the pane to activate the alert policy
7. Verification: Check the designated inbox for a confirmation email from Microsoft Systems, or monitor the "Risky users" report to ensure anomalous logins trigger the notification flow

How to Verify the Microsoft Entra Result

Validate the change before closing the app: Verification: Check the designated inbox for a confirmation email from Microsoft Systems, or monitor the "Risky users" report to ensure anomalous logins trigger the notification flow A different result usually means the wrong file, account, or unfamiliar sign-in properties was used.

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Microsoft Entra FAQs About Set Up Notifications for Unusual Country Sign-ins in Microsoft Entra

Do I need a premium license to get email alerts for unusual sign-ins in Entra?

Yes. To proactively receive automated email alerts for risky behavior such as unfamiliar locations or atypical travel, your tenant requires a Microsoft Entra ID P2 license, which unlocks the Identity Protection features.

What triggers an "unusual country" or "atypical travel" alert?

Microsoft Entra uses machine learning to evaluate user sign-in behavior. If a sign-in occurs from a geographic location that is historically atypical for the user, or if two sign-ins occur from distant locations in a timeframe impossible for physical travel, the system flags the sign-in as a medium or high risk.

Can I block specific countries instead of just getting alerts?

Yes. If you have an Entra ID P1 license, you can utilize Conditional Access. You first define your operating countries under "Named locations," and then create a policy that outright blocks access from any location outside your designated list.

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