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Multifactor authentication or MFA, is a method for securing an account with multiple means of verifying your identity.

Getting Started with MFA

Learn how to Setup the Microsoft Authenticator App
More answers about MFA? See: MFA Frequently Asked Questions

What is multifactor authentication?

Multifactor authentication uses two different forms of authentication: what you know, such as a password, and what you have, such as the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Why is MFA necessary?

Having multiple requirements to verify identity when logging into services is the best form of protection against phishing attacks, which have become much more common in the last few years. Multifactor authentication can protect access to your account, personal information, and college data if a malicious actor obtains your password.

Is MFA Required?

MFA will required by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year. See the FAQ for more information

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-Multifactor authentication uses two different forms of authentication: what you know, such as a password, and what you have, such as the Microsoft Authenticator app. Having multiple requirements to verify identity when logging into services is the best form of protection against phishing attacks, which have become much more common in the last few years. Multifactor authentication can protect access to your account, personal information, and college data if a malicious actor obtains your password.
+Multifactor authentication uses two different forms of authentication: what you know, such as a password, and what you have, such as the Microsoft Authenticator app.
+===Why is MFA necessary?===
+Having multiple requirements to verify identity when logging into services is the best form of protection against phishing attacks, which have become much more common in the last few years. Multifactor authentication can protect access to your account, personal information, and college data if a malicious actor obtains your password.
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