Enable Sspr Azure for Hybrid and Cloud Environments

To enable SSPR Azure for hybrid and cloud environments, you need to ensure that Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is connected to your on-premises Active Directory. This connection allows for seamless password management across both environments.

Azure AD Connect is the tool that enables this connection. With Azure AD Connect, you can synchronize user identities and passwords between your on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.

By enabling SSPR Azure, you can provide users with the ability to reset their own passwords, reducing the need for IT support and increasing productivity.

To enable self-service password reset (SSPR) in Azure, you need a working Azure AD tenant with at least an Azure AD-free or trial license enabled.

You'll also need a non-administrator user with a password to test the end-user SSPR experience. This user should be a member of a group that you'll enable SSPR for.

You can only enable one Azure AD group for self-service password reset using the Azure portal. To do this, you'll need an account with Global Administrator privileges.

Here are the specific requirements you need to meet:

A Microsoft Entra ID P1 license is also required for password reset, and each user who wants to use the features of self-service password reset needs this license as well.

To set up self-service password reset (SSPR) in Azure, you'll need a working Azure AD tenant with at least an Azure AD-free or trial license enabled.

The free tier of Azure AD only supports self-service password reset for cloud users, but password change is supported. If you want to enable password writeback for on-premises users, you'll need an Azure AD Premium P1 or trial license.

To enable SSPR, you'll need an account with Global Administrator privileges. This will allow you to configure the settings and test the feature.

You can only enable one Azure AD group for self-service password reset using the Azure portal. This group will be the only one allowed to reset their passwords using the SSPR feature.

To configure the SSPR settings, sign in to the Azure portal using an account with global administrator permissions. Then, navigate to Azure Active Directory and select Password reset from the menu on the left side.

Once you're in the Password reset page, you'll see three options for self-service password reset: None, Selected, and All. Choose "Selected" to restrict password reset to a limited group of users.

Under Select group, add the test users group and test if the password reset works fine. This will ensure that the SSPR feature is working correctly for your users.

Here are the different authentication methods available in Azure AD for users:

You can choose which authentication methods to allow, based on the registration information the user provides. By default, email and phone are enabled, but you can also add mobile app code as an additional verification method.

To set the number of methods required to reset a user's password, go to the Authentication methods page and set the Number of methods required to reset to 2. This will ensure that users must provide at least two forms of verification before resetting their password.

To apply the authentication methods, select Save. This will update the SSPR settings and ensure that users must meet the new requirements before resetting their password.

You can also configure the registration settings to prompt users to register their contact information the next time they sign in. To do this, go to the Registration page and select Yes for Require users to register when signing in.

Set the Number of days before users are asked to reconfirm their authentication information to 180. This will ensure that users are prompted to update their contact information regularly and prevent any issues with outdated contact information.

Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) is a feature of Azure Active Directory that gives users the ability to change or reset their passwords without administrator intervention. It's a game-changer for IT teams, reducing support costs and the time lost due to password changes and account lockouts.

Users can reset or change their passwords themselves, without contacting administrators, by going to the SSPR portal or by accessing it directly at https://aka.ms/ssprsetup. This portal is the key to unlocking self-service password reset, allowing users to manage their own passwords and reduce the burden on IT.

To enable self-service password reset, administrators can configure the settings in Azure Active Directory, including selecting the authentication methods and registration options. This is crucial, as it ensures that users have the necessary information to reset their passwords securely.

The key benefits of self-service password reset include reduced IT support costs, improved security, and increased flexibility. With self-service password reset, users can reset their passwords from any device or location, making it a convenient and efficient solution.

Here are the steps to enable self-service password reset in Azure Active Directory:

1. Go to Azure Active Directory and click Password Reset.

2. Click Properties and select the users for whom you want to enable SSPR.

3. Choose the authentication methods, such as mobile phone or security questions.

4. Set the number of days before users are asked to reconfirm their authentication information.

5. Click Save to apply the changes.

By following these steps, administrators can enable self-service password reset in Azure Active Directory, empowering users to manage their own passwords and reducing the workload on IT teams.

To enable self-service password reset in Azure AD, you'll need a working Azure AD tenant with at least an Azure AD-free or trial license enabled. This is a prerequisite for using the self-service password reset feature.

You can only enable one Azure AD group for self-service password reset using the Azure portal. To do this, you need an account with Global Administrator privileges to enable SSPR.

Azure AD enables self-service password reset for admins by default, but you can restrict password reset to a limited group of users by choosing the "Selected" option. This will allow you to select the user groups who get permissions to self-reset their passwords.

To test the self-service password reset, you'll need a non-administrator user with a password. You can add the test users group and test if the password reset works fine.

You can choose which authentication methods to allow, based on the registration information the user provides. The available options include Mobile app notification, Mobile app code, Email, Mobile phone, Office phone, and Security questions.

Here are the authentication methods available in Azure AD:

To ensure the contact information is up-to-date, you can set up Azure AD to prompt users for registration the next time they sign in. This will require users to reconfirm their authentication information every 180 days.

Enabling Self-Service Password Reset in Hybrid Environments can be a bit more involved than in Cloud Only Environments.

In Hybrid Environments, you'll need to complete the baseline configuration steps to make Self-Service Password Reset work. This involves navigating to the Azure Active Directory and selecting the Self-Service password reset enabled option.

If you're syncing on-prem Active Directory users to Azure AD, you'll also need to complete additional steps in the AAD Connect wizard. This will allow users to reset their passwords in the cloud, even if their accounts are synced from an on-premises Active Directory.

Enabling Self-Service Password Reset in Hybrid Environments can be a bit tricky.

To enable Self-Service Password Reset in Hybrid deployment, you'll need to follow specific steps.

You'll need to complete the baseline configuration needed to make self-service password reset work.

If you're syncing on-prem Active Directory users to Azure AD, you'll need to do more in the AAD Connect wizard.

To sync on-prem Active Directory users to Azure AD, you'll need to follow additional steps in the AAD Connect wizard.

Self-Service Password Reset is a valuable feature for hybrid environments, allowing users to reset their passwords without IT intervention.

However, it requires proper configuration to work seamlessly.

Cloud Environments are a breeze to manage when it comes to self-service password reset. If you don't have any users syncing from on-premises Active Directory, the process is pretty simple.

To enable self-service password reset in Azure Active Directory, navigate to the Password Reset page.

You can choose to enable self-service password reset for all users or specify a particular group. This is done by selecting your choice under the "Self-Service password reset enabled" option.

Here's a quick rundown of the options: