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Proof of Presence (PoP) for Pull Requests – Re-authentication on PR merge & approval (Entra IdP) [Public Preview] #1320

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When a repository policy requires it, developers approving or merging a pull request are prompted to complete a fresh, interactive MFA challenge through Microsoft Entra ID before the action goes through. This ensures that the specific person taking those high-impact actions is genuinely present and verified at the exact moment they matter — not just holding an active session. It adds a meaningful layer of identity assurance directly into the pull request workflow, without changing how teams collaborate day to day.

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Regulated organizations can now demonstrate, with a real-time identity check, that pull request approvals and merges were performed by an authorized, present individual — strengthening compliance with requirements like FDA 21 CFR Part 11. By anchoring proof of presence to the two most consequential points in the code review process, teams reduce the risk that compromised tokens or sessions could silently influence what ships to production.

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