Excel authentication token reuse for access to Log Analytics
I have noticed that Excel is not able to reuse the authentication token when accessing Log Analytics workspaces if an expired token was renewed for a single sheet in a workbook. Scenario: 1 workbook with 1+ worksheets Each worksheet is a different query to LA (KQL query displayed in Excel for ease and consolidation) Access to LA is protected by the usual access controls (Conditional Access; Security Reader role + Session control) After a period of time, session and token expire and require renewal User receives a prompt stating the token has expired and needs to be renew User clicks on "Sign-in" and successfully completes the prompts (u/n+pwd+MFA) Expected result: The new token will be reused for subsequent connections to LA within the same workbook Actual result: User is prompted to re-authenticate for each and every connection in the workbook resulting in as many auth requests as there are connections Workaround: After successfully completing the first auth request, close Excel and re-open it and run "Refresh all" This successfully completes refresh of all data without any additional re-auth requests Is this behaviour by design or due to a configuration? Is there a way to address this so that the first token is re-used by all other connections without having to close and reopen the workbook?How Do I Target the Azure VPN Client in a Conditional Access Policy?
I am using the Azure VPN Client to connect users to an Azure VPN Gateway using their Entra ID credentials to authenticate. I want to target this application with a CA policy that requires MFA every time it connects. The problem is that I don't see the applications in my Enterprise Apps and all of my searching says that it won't appear because it was "pre-certified" by Microsoft. In the Gateway setup I used the Audience GUID of c632b3df-fb67-4d84-bdcf-b95ad541b5c8. And this is working as expected. The only solution that I have found for targeting the Azure VPN Client app is to create a Service Principal using that Audience GUID. This seems like a bit of a hack, so I am posting here to see if there are any other methods that I am missing to target this app when it doesn't appear in my Enterprise Apps list.
Conditional Access - Policy AND'ing - Registering Security Info
Hi All, I've been working away trying to solve an issue but haven't found a way around it just yet. The aim is to let an users on BYOD use TAP on a non-compliant device to setup their security info, but then for all other actions to have MFA+Compliance enforced from desktops. Three CA Policies from the templates articles with a tweak for passwordless: - Secure Registration Policy (MFA+TAP Auth Strength) - Device Compliance (MFA+TAP Auth Strength + Compliance) - Intune Enrollment (MFA+TAP Auth Strength) I'm noting a few outcomes here: Device Compliance (AND grant control) - User with a BYOD Device and TAP, can't enroll in MFA as the device isn't compliant, they cant workplace join the device either - User on an enrolled device, can use TAP to reset/create their MFA control Device Compliance (OR grant control) - User with a BYOD Device and TAP, can workplace join and register their security info without issues - User with an enrolled device has no issues using TAP to reset/create their MFA control. This makes sense with the AND'ing of policies, however for the registration method i'm wanting to let the user in on their BYOD device to register their security control, once done they can workplace join with no issues to access resources. The sign-in logs, always show the device compliance policy as hit, this is expected, the login shows a success for passwordless + tap but fails the compliance strength as expected. It doesn't look like its the device enrolment side of things, purely the registration portal getting in the way wanting the compliant device. Does anyone else have similar requirements and have a way to do this without a manual exclusion group? Thanks!
Case 2512040040001886 - Cannot Access Account
Since the 4th of December we have been patiently waiting on MS Tech support to assist on resolving our Case with no success endless calls and endless promises with no luck. How do you proceed in using Microsoft for a Business if they don't deliver on the support. My business is taking the brunt of it. I suppose another call holding for hours and another Support person promise a solution. No other methods to log complaints as you cannot log into your Account Portal.Microsoft Authenticator Passkeys for Entra ID on unmanaged devices
Hello, has anyone successfully registered passkeys on an unmanaged phone in an organisation with device compliance policies? Use case is to provide a phishing-resistant MFA option via Authenticator app for logging into apps on their desktop. Users already have authenticator app on their phone and do number matching MFA. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/how-to-register-passkey-authenticator?tabs=iOS When I select "Create a passkey" - I need to log into my account. However I'm blocked from successful authentication because I have conditional access policies to require compliant devices. As my mobile phone is not enrolled into Intune, I never get to the step where the passkey is created and registered. Based on the constraints - it seems like passkeys cannot be used for unmanaged/BYOD devices for organisations that have device compliance policies. It can only be used for users who have enrolled their mobile phone. Looking to see if anyone has tips or different experience using passkeys on unmanaged mobile phones to log into Entra?
Can't Login to Authenticator App
I am unable to login to my Microsoft 365 Business account, because I'm unable to login to my Authenticator App. I am also the only administrator on my business account, so no one in my organization can help me. Microsoft online support and phone support just keep sending me in circles. The only way I see to create a support ticket is to login, but my issue is that I can't login. Help, please!
Locked out because of bugged 2FA
Hello, I have one irritating problem. I did a reset of my microsoft authenticator app since it stopped working, i did not save the Authenticators security code, i got 2FA activated on my account. Now i have been trying to log in on my microsoft account for one month without succes. The 3 options i have for 2FA is Code to external my gmail - This works 2 times a day, then locked for 24h Code by text to my cellphone - This does not work when trying to log in, i get the error "Try another verification method, this method does not work at the moment". I know it works, its just in the combination with 2FA it wont work. Microsoft Authenticator - I cannot log into this one since the textmessage does not work on 2FA-login. I have been in a loop for the last month, i cant log into my ordinary e-mail, xbox and so on. Im still logged in on my computer and cellphone at the moment but im afraid it will time out very soon. Microsoft support says that they cannot do anything about it, it is only a server doing all the security. I cant remove 2FA on the account im still logged into, i need 2FA for that. Help!Windows Hello for Business 0x80090010 NTE_PERM
Hi all, I'm encountering an issue with Windows Hello for Business on the latest version of Windows (July 2025 update). The setup process fails during initialisation, and no biometric or PIN options are being provisioned for the user. Environment: Windows version: 11 24H2 Enterprise (latest update) Deployment mode: Hybrid Cloud Trust Hybrid joined devices Symptoms: Users are prompted to set up WHfB but the process fails at the last step with error 0x80090010 Users who already have WHfB authentication methods created can successfully login Event ID 311 & 303 in the User Device Registration logs Screenshots: Troubleshooting so far: Unjoined and rejoined to Entra ID Granted modify permissions on folder in which NGC container would be created Rolled back to June 2025 update (this worked) So it seems like this is caused or related to the latest Windows Update, which is rather unfortunate for us as we are just beginning to rollout WHfB for our organisation. I'm posting here to raise awareness of the issue, if there is a more appropriate place to post then please suggest.Conditional Access enforces MFA but Service Account still ask to secure account
Hi, I've setup Conditional Access policies to enforce MFA. But it excludes a group for service accounts. Whenever we login to a Service Account, they all ask to secure your account. Hit next > It says no MFA options are available > Skip. Both our own MFA conditional access policy and MS per-user conditional access policy excludes this group. The Legacy per-user authentication policy has all accounts disabled there in favour of the conditional access policy. We must be missing something here. Some of these are shared inboxes, others regular user accounts. Many of these services requires login through the typical Microsoft sign in screen to authorize access. Some does not support OpenID. So how do I 100% exclude service accounts from MFA? And how do I get rid of this popup to secure these accounts when it says no MFA options are available? TIA
