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Microsoft Entra: ID Account Recovery

Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando

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
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability, Preview
Platforms
Web
Source created
21 Jan 2026
Source modified
21 Jan 2026 · 10mo ago
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