About MFA
- Multi-Factor Authentication adds an additional layer of security to your login process to prevent your credentials from being compromised.
- By using more than one method of authentication, your identity is verified and kept safe from phishing and other cyber security attacks.
- By using Microsoft Authenticator for MFA, you will be using something you know (your password) with something you have (your device) to confirm your identity.
- All UWM Faculty and Staff must be enrolled with MFA as part of Information Security Administrative Procedure 1030.A.
- For more information, see the FAQ on Microsoft MFA
- Review the list of all Microsoft authentication methods available to determine which will be the best choice for you.
- Please use the enrollment instructions for your chosen authentication method:
- Microsoft Authenticator App: KnowledgeBase article and Set Up MFA | UWM IT Tutorial video
- Setting up text messages
- Setting up a phone call
- For more information, see the FAQ on Microsoft MFA
For those with a technology or accessibility need, hardware tokens (FOBs) are available. To request a hardware token, contact the UWM Help Desk.
For more information about setting up hardware tokens for Microsoft MFA, please see the following UWM KnowledgeBase articles:
- How to enroll a hardware token from a sign-in prompt
- How to add a hardware token as an authentication method
Please note that the Duo hardware tokens will not work with Microsoft MFA.