Geographical Restrictions on MFA Codes?

Question

I'm going to be traveling in the near future and I'm trying to find out if there are any kind of built-in geographic restrictions on MFA codes. I'm assuming not since I can't find anything to that effect, but I'm hoping to find a more concrete answer if anybody is aware of one.

Answer 1

Hi

you can block access by location using a new Conditional Access policy, however there are no built-in restrictions. Details here:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/howto-conditional-access-policy-location

Hope this helps,

Thanks

Michael Durkan

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Answer 2

Hi @Sean Thompson

Thank you for asking this question on the **Microsoft Q&A Platform. **

By default, there are not any Geographical Restrictions for MFA Codes.

Usually, the Geographical Restrictions will be for:

• SMS Codes
• Phone call Codes

This is more related to your cellphone line than the MFA system.

As @Michael Durkan said you can create Geographical Restrictions with the Conditional Access policy.

Hope this helps!

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Answer 3

Thank you both! That's very helpful.