Microsoft Graph Authentication Method Configurations

Microsoft Graph Authentication Method Configurations provide programmatic control over which sign-in and multifactor authentication methods are available in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), how theyre configured, and who they apply to. Through Graph endpointssuch as the authentication methods policy and method-specific resourcesyou can enable or disable options like Microsoft Authenticator, FIDO2 security keys, Temporary Access Pass, SMS/voice, email OTP (for guests), and certificate-based authentication; target them to specific users or groups; require registration; and fine-tune settings (for example, number matching, passwordless mode, key restrictions, or allowed device types). This enables automation and consistency across environments, supports DevOps-style change management, and helps enforce a strong, auditable identity security posture at scale.