Stop the "don't lose access to your account" nonsense.

Anonymous
2016-01-07T21:42:17+00:00

I'm prevented from logging in by a "set it up now" button on the generic log in page (using IE10). Like any security conscious enterprise, my company manages my passwords and isn't interested in this "nanny state" option. How do I bypass it?

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-03-30T10:19:29+00:00

    Please be informed that this is an intended behavior seen by all O365 admins. This information is for Admin password reset as well as for service communications.

    You can move away from the page by clicking "cancel", click on the "admin" tile or by navigating back to the admin page via the link here portal.office.com/.../default.aspx.

    Do take note on the potential risk if you are a single admin or you may missed out from any service communication if the information is not updated.

    @Mad Dad, please have a look at the information below that could address your concern.

    Disable self service password reset in your organization. Your admin will still get the prompt but this address your concern on admin self service password reset for admin who left the org.

    Also, if clicking "cancel" keeps you in a loop, let's try the other 2 options i have shared earlier.

    msdn.microsoft.com/.../dn194127.aspx

    Set-MsolCompanySettings -SelfServePasswordResetEnabled $false

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-30T08:37:59+00:00

    Is there any resolution to this annoying message for Global admins?  We manage our password in our domain, this prompt is just an annoyance that was recently introduced, and only seems to affect global admins in the admin portal.  We have multi factor authentication turned off.  How do I get rid of this prompt?

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-03-30T08:29:43+00:00

    Multi Factor is off except for Global Admins.

    its funny because some of our users got the Problem and some not. We talked today with the Office365 Support and it seems like (i dont mean it angy) the support also doesnt know how to fix that Problem

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-03-30T07:27:55+00:00

    Also, Chee.

    Just to be clear. It was blocking me from getting to Admin area for about a week or two. I could not "Cancel" out of the verification window, it was stuck in a loop. That is what prompted my original contact. Also, as I said before, we can not complete the verification process because you can't use extension numbers for the phone and we all have extension numbers. AND we do not need to be FORCED to use personal phone numbers and email to verify a COMPANY owned account. It does NOT fit our security needs and best practices. Especially for Global Admin accounts.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-03-29T18:40:51+00:00

    Chee - Why are you even posting info about "global admins"?  That was NEVER mentioned in any of the threads I've seen. Just turn this **** off - really, how hard could that be???????

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