Microsoft Entra: ID Account Recovery

Summary

Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery is an advanced authentication recovery mechanism that enables users to regain access to their organizational accounts when they've lost access to all registered authentication methods. Unlike traditional password reset capabilities, account recovery focuses on identity verification and trust re-establishment prior to replacement of authentication methods rather than simple credential recovery.

Status
In development
General availability target
May 2026
Preview target
Nov 2025
Products
Microsoft Entra
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability, Preview
Platforms
Web
Added to the roadmap
21 Jan 2026
Last changed
21 Jan 2026 · 8mo ago
recently changed
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