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| − | [[File:Evergreen-MFA-icon.png|left|100px]]If it is | + | [[File:Evergreen-MFA-icon.png|left|100px]]If it is not possible for you to use the Authenticator app you we can issue a hardware MFA token. |
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| − | + | Note: These options may add some complexity for you. We encourage everyone to use the [[Microsoft Authenticator Setup|Microsoft Authenticator App]] whenever possible. | |
| − | + | ===Hardware MFA Tokens=== | |
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A hardware MFA Token is a small device about the size of a thumb drive. This device has a small screen on it displaying a number that frequently changes. When logging into an application protected by M365 you will need to type in the current number from the MFA token as your second factor. This means to use your M365 account you will always need to carry the MFA token to do so. | A hardware MFA Token is a small device about the size of a thumb drive. This device has a small screen on it displaying a number that frequently changes. When logging into an application protected by M365 you will need to type in the current number from the MFA token as your second factor. This means to use your M365 account you will always need to carry the MFA token to do so. | ||
| − | + | ====Getting an MFA Token issued==== | |
| − | # If you need to be issued one of these | + | # If you need to be issued one of these, contact the [https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/technology-support-center Technology Support Center] to schedule a time to come into do this. |
| − | # It will probably take about 10 minutes to do this. If you have | + | # It will probably take about 10 minutes to do this. If you have an Evergreen issued laptop and can bring it with you it will make the process faster. |
| + | # If you were issued a MFA Token but were not able to activate it at TSC please follow the instructions below. | ||
| + | ## Go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info | ||
| + | ## Select "+ Add sign-in Method" | ||
| + | ## Chose Hardware token | ||
| + | ## Follow the instructions on the screen | ||
Please note that any existing MFA tokens you were issued for the previous system are not usable with this new system. | Please note that any existing MFA tokens you were issued for the previous system are not usable with this new system. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:01, 26 August 2026
Note: These options may add some complexity for you. We encourage everyone to use the Microsoft Authenticator App whenever possible.
Hardware MFA Tokens
A hardware MFA Token is a small device about the size of a thumb drive. This device has a small screen on it displaying a number that frequently changes. When logging into an application protected by M365 you will need to type in the current number from the MFA token as your second factor. This means to use your M365 account you will always need to carry the MFA token to do so.
Getting an MFA Token issued
- If you need to be issued one of these, contact the Technology Support Center to schedule a time to come into do this.
- It will probably take about 10 minutes to do this. If you have an Evergreen issued laptop and can bring it with you it will make the process faster.
- If you were issued a MFA Token but were not able to activate it at TSC please follow the instructions below.
- Go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
- Select "+ Add sign-in Method"
- Chose Hardware token
- Follow the instructions on the screen
Please note that any existing MFA tokens you were issued for the previous system are not usable with this new system.
Multifactor Auth
- About MFA
- MFA for New Users
- MFA Opt in for Existing Users
- Microsoft Authenticator Setup
- MFA - Alternative Authentication
- MFA - User Guide/FAQ
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