Difference between revisions of "MFA for New Users"

Latest revision as of 15:57, 9 January 2025

MFA provides an additional layer of protection by verifying your identity through multiple methods. If your account requires MFA here are your options.

To enhance the security of your account, we are starting to require all users set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

MFA Options Available

Microsoft Authenticator App (Recommended)

A secure and seamless option that uses your smartphone to approve sign-ins with a notification or a one-time passcode.
We do not support other authenticator apps besides the Microsoft Authenticator App and will not be able to assist you with them.
Can be set up off-campus.

Learn more: Set up the Microsoft Authenticator App

Phone (SMS or Voice Call)

Receive a verification code via text message or a phone call.
Can also be set up off-campus.

Learn more: Set up SMS or Voice Call

Hardware Token

A physical device we issue that generates a one-time passcode.
Requires you to visit campus to receive and set up the token.

Learn more: Set up a Hardware Token

What’s Next?

Choose your preferred method. We strongly recommend using the Microsoft Authenticator App for security and convenience. If you wish to choose an option other than the Authenticator App click on the link I want to setup a different option.

Choose other MFA option

Follow the setup instructions for your chosen method:

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+[[File:Evergreen-MFA-icon.png|left|100px]]MFA provides an additional layer of protection by verifying your identity through multiple methods. If your account requires MFA here are your options.
-To enhance the security of your account, we are starting to require all users to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA provides an additional layer of protection by verifying your identity through multiple methods. If your account requires MFA here are your options.
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+To enhance the security of your account, we are starting to require all users set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
 == MFA Options Available ==
 === Microsoft Authenticator App (Recommended) ===
 * A secure and seamless option that uses your smartphone to approve sign-ins with a notification or a one-time passcode.
 * We do not support other authenticator apps besides the Microsoft Authenticator App and will not be able to assist you with them.
 * Can be set up off-campus.
+Learn more: [[Authenticator Setup|Set up the Microsoft Authenticator App]]
 === Phone (SMS or Voice Call) ===
 * Receive a verification code via text message or a phone call.
 * Can also be set up off-campus.
+Learn more: [[SMS or Voice MFA setup|Set up SMS or Voice Call]]
 === Hardware Token ===
 * A physical device we issue that generates a one-time passcode.
-* Requires you to visit the campus to receive and set up the token.
+* Requires you to visit campus to receive and set up the token.
+Learn more: [[MFA Token Setup|Set up a Hardware Token]]
 == What’s Next? ==
-Choose your preferred method. We strongly recommend using the '''Microsoft Authenticator App''' for its security and convenience. If you wish to choose an option other than the Authenticator App click on the link '''I want to setup a different option'''.
+Choose your preferred method. We strongly recommend using the '''[[Authenticator Setup|Microsoft Authenticator App]]''' for security and convenience. If you wish to choose an option other than the Authenticator App click on the link '''I want to setup a different option'''.
 [[File:Choose mfa option.png|thumbnail|center|Choose other MFA option]]
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 * [[SMS or Voice MFA setup|Set up SMS or Voice Call]]
 * [[MFA Token Setup|Set up a Hardware Token]]
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+{{MFA}}
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+{{GetHelp}}
+}}
 [[Category:MFA]]