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
    2016-03-29T10:41:03+00:00

    Julian, If you are experiencing it for non-admins, you might have "require multi-factor authorization" for your regular users?

    we have that turned off.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-29T10:49:44+00:00

    I see that Microsoft's listening skills have not improved over the years. We do not want to HAVE to use personal phone numbers and email addresses to confirm access to a Business account. It adds a very unnecessary layer of security problem with our accounts. Also, for phone verification, we use all extensions here. Your verification does not allow for phone extenstions so we can't use it to verify anything. How is taking away the ability to control global admin account password access from the company and giving it to individuals a "Best Practice"?

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