Enabling self-service password reset

Self-service password reset (SSPR) allows users to reset their passwords without administrator intervention. This feature enhances user productivity and reduces the administrative burden by enabling users to manage their own passwords securely.

Getting ready

You must be a Global Administrator to complete these steps. Additionally, you need a Microsoft Entra ID Premium P1 or P2 subscription.

How to do it…

1. Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com.
2. Navigate to Identity from the left navigation menu under Admin centers.
3. In the left navigation menu, select Protection | Password reset.
4. By default, you will be on the Properties screen shown in Figure 11.22:

Figure 11.22 – The Self service password reset setting

5. Set Self service password reset enabled to Selected (some users) or All.
6. If you chose Selected, select the users or groups for...