

Microsoft Office applications that access OneDrive area (such as Word, Excel PowerPoint).The following services will require you to use MFA: This includes students and colleagues at our campuses in the UK, Singapore and Malaysia and anyone working or studying abroad. Yes, all members of the University are required to register for MFA. However, if you are accessing University resources from your own device, you may be challenged regularly and in some cases every time you log in.ĭo I need to set-up MFA if I'm studying internationally or working abroad? You will not be challenged every time you log on, and in some cases very infrequently. The MFA systems make a judgement based on set rules. You can be challenged at any time depending on what you are accessing and which device. You can register now at, log in using best to use a separate phone and laptop/tablet whilst following the setup process. You must keep the Microsoft Authenticator app as you will need to use it to approve/authenticate when you sign into some University applications when off-campus or on the eduroam network. No, all colleagues and students are required to register for MFA.ĭo I need to keep the Microsoft Authenticator app after the first set up? It provides an extra security step, similar to online banking.

MFA helps protect to protect your personal data and the confidential data of the University. This may be a mobile app notification or a code to your phone. It works by requiring an extra step to prove you are who you say you are when accessing some online services. MFA strengthens security by adding an extra layer of protection on top of your University username and password.
