Which MFA methods can be used for MS MFA authentication?

Gelsing, Luuk 20 Reputation points
2026-08-18T12:47:36.39+00:00

We use Microsoft MFA for authentication. Which MFA methods cana user choose for MFA?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
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2026-08-18T12:47:47.86+00:00

Users can choose from their registered MFA verification methods when prompted. Supported methods in Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication include:

  • Microsoft Authenticator
  • Authenticator Lite (in Outlook)
  • Windows Hello for Business
  • Passkey (FIDO2)
  • Passkey in Microsoft Authenticator
  • QR code
  • Certificate-based authentication (when configured for MFA)
  • External MFA
  • Temporary Access Pass (TAP)
  • OATH hardware token (preview)
  • OATH software token
  • SMS
  • Voice call

For planning and tenant configuration, Microsoft also lists these commonly enabled MFA methods:

  • Windows Hello for Business
  • Microsoft Authenticator app
  • FIDO2 security key
  • Microsoft Authenticator passkey
  • Synced passkey (preview)
  • Hardware OATH tokens (preview)
  • Software OATH tokens
  • SMS verification
  • Voice call verification

Microsoft recommends enabling more than one MFA method so users have a backup if their primary method is unavailable. For flexibility and usability, Microsoft Authenticator is recommended.

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