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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

MFA is a fast, easy and secure access to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ IT services off-campus.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) for staff signing in to services including email, Teams, Goldmine and Library.

This greatly improves the security of our systems and protects them against cyber-attackers trying to steal data or bring down our systems.

Sections

MFA explained

What MFA is, how it works and why we are using it at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ.

Setting up the Authenticator app

How to install and link the Microsoft Authenticator app - the recommended method for quickly signing in.

Setting up a backup method

We recommend you have a second method for authenticating your sign in.

Delegates and accessibility

What to do if you require someone else to access your account or have access needs.

Changing your phone

What to do if you lose your phone or want to change to a different device or method.

MFA in China

Help with using the Microsoft Authenticator app in China on Android phones.