A PC or tablet connected to the internet. Your mobile phone (connected to a good data signal, wifi, or eduoram, if you are on campus). If you would prefer to use another authenticator app, you can, but please be aware that IT Services may be unable to provide support with another app. Set up MFA using an authenticator app (recommended)įor the best experience, we recommend you use the Microsoft Authenticator app. You can use the Microsoft Authenticator app when travelling, even if you change your SIM or you do not have data roaming switched on. Set up MFA on your University account How to set up MFA (video) Set up MFA using an authenticator app (recommended). MFA is a condition of the policies you agreed to when you signed the Student Agreement (students) or the general terms and conditions of employment (staff). Microsoft research suggests MFA can reduce such attacks by as much as 99.9%. Using MFA reduces the risk of someone gaining access to your account even if they find out your username and password, for example through a cyber attack or scam. MFA helps protect your personal and financial information. 
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an additional layer of security for online accounts. As of now, the password manager feature of the app is available as a public preview.All University members must set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their University account. Make sure to update to the newest version of the Authenticator app before doing so, and enable the autofill feature in-app by going to Settings > Beta > Autofill. In order to enable this function, you need to make Microsoft Authenticator the default autofill provider in Settings, and then it will automatically save your passwords after each new use.
Microsoft Authenticator has recently expanded to additionally serve as a password manager for Microsoft accounts, through which it can securely autofill passwords used for sites and apps on your mobile device. Microsoft Authenticator as a password manager
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