MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)

Cayuga requires the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your college accounts.

MFA provides an extra layer of security to your account sign-in for accessing Microsoft 365, including Outlook email, OneDrive and other Microsoft products.

Be sure to activate multi-factor authentication and then set up an authenticator application to receive notifications on your smartphone.

ENROLL NOW in MFA

Enrollment in Multi-Factor Authentication is required for all students.

ENROLL IN MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

See “Setup Microsoft Authenticator App Authentication” below for instructions.

After you register, you will be able to add a safe and secure two-step verification method for your Cayuga credentials from a range of authentication options (such as phone call, text message, or mobile app notification) to access your applications.

HOW TO ACTIVATE MULTI-FACTOR

You can select from several authentication options:

  • Responding to a phone call
  • Receive a code via text message
  • Or respond to a notification in the Microsoft Authenticator app

You can check your current account settings or register for MFA here:

https://aka.ms/setupsecurityinfo

After you register, you will be able to add a safe and secure two-step verification method for your Cayuga credentials from a range of authentication options (such as phone call, text message, or mobile app notification) to access your applications.

You will also be able to reset your password from Office 365 portal.

Watch this training video in a new window.

SETUP MICROSOFT AUTHENTICATOR APP AUTHENTICATION

Cayuga suggest using the Microsoft Authenticator app to receive notifications on your smartphone or tablet to verify your identity when prompted for Multi-Factor Authentication.

Step 1. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app

Visit the Apple app store or Google play store on your device and install the Microsoft Authenticator app. Alternatively, visit aka.ms/authapp and download the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Step 2. Add your account to the app

  1. On your desktop or laptop computer, visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
  2. Select Add Method > Authenticator app
  3. Follow the wizard experience to set up the app

Scan the QR Code in the app and test the push notification flow as part of this experience. See this guidance for more information.

Step 3. Change default sign-in settings to the Authenticator app

To ensure that you are prompted to sign-in using push notifications:

  1. Visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
  2. Select Default sign-in method > Change > Authenticator – notification option.

Congratulations! You are now set up with the Microsoft Authenticator app and can receive push notifications for Multi-Factor Authentication verification.