Update StsRefreshTokenValidFrom Timestamp

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Update StsRefreshTokenValidFrom Timestamp

John Brennan 0

I have a single user that can not access their O365 account. Keep getting invalid credentials when trying to sign-on. Domain Password was reset and confirmed valid. Only unable to access their O365 account now. Audit log shows the following failure:

Sandeep G-MSFT 20,906 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

2023-04-06T03:57:16.23+00:00

@John Brennan What is the exact error user is getting on his/her screen while logging in using office 365 account? Please share the screenshot of the error that user is getting.
Jose Armando Pratama 0 Reputation points

2023-09-07T04:51:50.96+00:00
The "StsRefreshTokenValidFrom" timestamp is related to security tokens used in authentication and authorization processes, particularly in the context of Microsoft services like Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Office 365. Specifically, it's associated with the Security Token Service (STS) and the refresh tokens used for obtaining new access tokens.

Here's what the "StsRefreshTokenValidFrom" timestamp represents:

StsRefreshTokenValidFrom: This timestamp indicates the date and time when a refresh token becomes valid. Refresh tokens are used to obtain new access tokens without requiring the user to re-enter their credentials. They are a crucial component of the OAuth 2.0 authentication framework.

When a user initially logs in or consents to an application's access, they receive both an access token and a refresh token.

The access token is short-lived and grants access to specific resources for a limited time.

The refresh token, on the other hand, is a long-lived token that can be used to request new access tokens without user interaction.

The "StsRefreshTokenValidFrom" timestamp helps determine when a refresh token can start being used. It's important for security purposes to ensure that refresh tokens are only valid after a certain time, reducing the risk of unauthorized access if they were somehow leaked or stolen.

For example, if "StsRefreshTokenValidFrom" is set to a date and time in the future, the associated refresh token cannot be used until that moment. This adds an extra layer of security to the authentication process.

In summary, "Update StsRefreshTokenValidFrom Timestamp" likely refers to a process or action that updates the validity start time of refresh tokens in an authentication system, such as Azure AD or Office 365, helping to enhance security by controlling when refresh tokens can be used. The specific implementation and purpose of this action would depend on the system's security policies and requirements.

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Sandeep G-MSFT 20,906 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

2023-04-06T03:57:16.23+00:00

@John Brennan What is the exact error user is getting on his/her screen while logging in using office 365 account? Please share the screenshot of the error that user is getting.

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