Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate SC-300 (skills outline of April 27, 2026) · Domain 2: Implement authentication and access management

Self-service password reset (SSPR): methods, registration, and password writeback for hybrid users

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Self-service password reset (SSPR) lets users reset a forgotten password or unlock their account without calling the help desk. It cuts support costs and gets users back to work faster, but it is also an attack path, so its settings matter.

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