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Before enabling MFA for AWS Managed Microsoft AD, review the [AWS Managed Microsoft AD prerequisites](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/ms_ad_getting_started_prereqs.html#prereq_mfa_ad).


For instructions on enabling MFA for AWS Managed Microsoft AD, see [Enable multi-factor authentication for AWS Managed Microsoft AD](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/ms_ad_mfa.html).





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[What is AWS Directory Service?](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/what_is.html)


[AWS Managed Microsoft AD](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/directory_microsoft_ad.html)


[Secure your AWS Managed Microsoft AD directory](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/ms_ad_security.html)


[How do I enable MFA for AD Connector?](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/ad-connector-enable-mfa)


[Why is MFA failing on my AWS Managed Microsoft AD directory or my AD Connector?](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/aws-directory-service-correct-mfa-failure)







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