Because the Server/workstation is not joined to the domain the type of logon will be 'local logon' Therefore we need to make sure the local logons will be protected even if the machine is moved into a separate location and no longer connected to the network(offline logon).
On the Administration Console go to Shortcuts>Check Policies
First, create a domain-held policy Logon Policy to ensure MFA is required for all users on the StandAlone machine
Click on on the top right.
Set these Values in the Policy - New Window
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Category: | Logon |
| Holder: | Domain |
| Domain: | Enter the virtual domain name |
| Name: | Enter a user-friendly name |
| Enabled: | True |
Expand Authentication and select MFA is required for all users from the drop down,
Save the new Logon policy.
It is also recommended to exempt at least one local account from MFA (usually the local administrator account) just in case there is an issue that prevents the end user from being able to log on, the administrator will still have access without being challenged.
Click on on the top right.
Set these Values in the Policy - New Window
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Category: | Logon |
| Holder: | User |
| Domain: | Enter the virtual domain name |
| User: | Enter the name of the account you wish to exempt (e.g Administrator) |
| Name: | Enter a user-friendly name |
| Enabled: | True |
Expand Authentication and select MFA is not required for all users from the drop down,
Save the new Logon policy.
Click on on the top right.
Set these Values in the Policy - New Window
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Category: | Computer Logon Client |
| Holder: | Domain |
| Domain: | Enter the virtual domain name |
| Name: | Enter a user-friendly name |
| Enabled: | True |
Expand General and check Enable MFA on local computer logon
Save the new Computer Logon Client policy
Create an additional Computer Client Logon Policy which will exempt the Administrator account from MFA logon.
Click on on the top right.
Set these Values in the Policy - New Window
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Category: | Computer Logon Client |
| Holder: | User |
| Domain: | Enter the virtual domain name |
| User: | Enter the name of the account you wish to exempt (e.g Administrator) |
| Name: | Enter a user-friendly name |
| Enabled: | True |
Expand General. Leave all checkboxes blank.
Save the new Computer Logon Client policy







