Using Microsoft Azure it is possible to set up QR Code Authorization using Single Sign On. This will enable users to login to MVP One by scanning a QR Code and then entering a pin number unique to their account.

 

Requirements to Enable QR Code Authentication

• An Active Azure subscription.
• A Microsoft Entra tenant associated with the subscription.
• The Authentication Policy Administrator role in your Microsoft Entra tenant.
• Each user that's enabled in the QR code authentication method policy must be licensed.
• Android, iOS, or iPadOS (iOS/iPadOS version 15.0 or later) shared devices.
• Shared device mode enabled on the shared devices (optional but highly recommended).
• A printer to print 2" x 2" QR codes.

 

 

1. Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center as at least an Authentication Policy Administrator.

2. Go to Entra ID > Authentication methods > Policies.

3. Select QR code > Enable and target > Add target > select a group of users who need to sign in with a QR code.

   

4. Update default QR code settings as needed:

   • By default, the PIN length is 8 digits. The PIN length can be 8 to 20 digits. If you increase the PIN length, the new value becomes the minimum number of digits required for the PIN. For example, if you increase the PIN length to 10, a user needs to provide a 10-digit PIN during next sign-in.
   • The default lifetime of a standard QR code (provided to the users for long term use) is 365 days. The range is between 1-395 days. You can change the lifetime of a standard QR code for specific user when you add the QR code authentication method for them.

   

5. When you're done, select Save.

 

 

For additional information on now to enable QR Code Authorization in the Microsoft environment, please reference this article from Microsoft.