Never Get Locked Out: The Importance of a Break Glass Admin Account

One of the simplest but most critical safeguards in Microsoft Entra ID is having a Break Glass Admin account.

In my lab, I created a dedicated emergency account with:

- Permanent Global Admin role (for emergencies only)
- Excluded from Conditional Access policies
- Strong password stored securely
- Monitoring in place to detect any sign-in attempts

This account is never used for daily operations — it exists only to guarantee access in case Conditional Access, MFA, or identity protection policies block all other admins.

This setup prevents accidental lockouts and ensures continuity.

Does your organization maintain a Break Glass Admin account, and how do you secure it?