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Mondas
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Feb 06, 2021
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Enabling SMS changes default authentication method

We want to be able to add SMS as a backup authentication method for our users, some still only have Symbian phones. So, in Azure AD Service Settings. We add Text message to phone as a verification option. But after re reset a test users MFA the default option goes to SMS and not authenticator app. Is there a way we can switch it around or change the default authentication method? I've looked around but cannot see an option anywhere. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Just figured this out. This is issue stemed from SSPR. Microsoft has joined MFA and SSPR together so looks different. We've put this back and all works fine now.

     

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    Mondas
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    Just figured this out. This is issue stemed from SSPR. Microsoft has joined MFA and SSPR together so looks different. We've put this back and all works fine now.

     

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