Multifactor Authentication Download Microsoft Authenticator App What is

Multifactor Authentication

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What is MFA and Why Do We need it? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of authentication that requires the use of more than one verification method and adds a second layer of security to user sign-ins and transactions. MFA adds critical protection for your username and password.

Setting up MFA Sign in to Office 365 (portal. office. com) with your work or school account with your password like you normally do. After you choose Sign in, you'll see this page:

Setting up MFA Using the app we downloaded at the start of the webex, we will choose the Mobile App for authentication. Choose receive notifications for verification Click Setup

Setting up MFA Once the app is installed, open and choose add account (Work or school account) Scan the image shown on your screen with the app If you cant scan the app, enter the Code shown on your screen Click next after scan or code has completed

Setting up mfa Additional security if you ever lose access to the app. If you have a school cell, please use that number.

MFA Setup complete!!! We have finished setting up MFA for your user account. MFA will ONLY prompt for authentication if you are not in the office or connected to the VPN. Example: Accessing your email from your phone will prompt for authentication. Example: Accessing email from laptop or i. Pad connected to home or public Wi. Fi Once we have completed setup for everyone in the System Office, we will allow for your domain password to expire in 90 days instead of 42 days.

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