Microsoft Preps Partner Center APIs For Mandatory MFA
Code‑ready changes arrive ahead of an April 1, 2026 deadline to avoid service disruptions across the partner ecosystem.
Announcement and scope
On September 30, Microsoft made Partner Center API infrastructure code‑ready for multi‑factor authentication. The company is phasing security upgrades before mandatory MFA begins on April 1, 2026. The move targets integration resilience and alignment with emerging standards. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
What partners should do
Partners should test MFA flows, update SDKs, and validate token handling across automation. Production tenants will require policy updates to avoid throttling or access failures. Microsoft expects early adopters to mitigate operational risk during the cutover window. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Why it matters
As AI systems gain deeper access to tenant data, authentication failures …
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