Replacing SMS in Microsoft Entra ID: What works for your users?

​Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication is going away in Entra ID.

​For most users, the change takes effect on 1 February 2027, followed by Global Administrators and external users on 1 July 2027.

​But replacing SMS is not just about choosing another authentication method. Different users, devices and recovery needs may require different approaches.

​Join us on 2 December for a practical session on the options available and what to consider before making the move.

​We’ll look at:

• ​The Microsoft retirement timeline and who is affected

• ​The main alternatives to SMS and voice authentication

• ​How different options fit across users and devices

• ​Shared, unmanaged and BYOD environments

• ​Recovery when a primary authenticator is unavailable

• ​A practical checklist to help structure your next steps

​We’ll also look at where Secrets Vault can complement Microsoft Entra ID for user scenarios that are harder to cover with standard approaches.

​Who is this for?

​CISOs, IAM and identity teams, security architects, IT leaders, and anyone responsible for authentication or Microsoft Entra ID environments.