Install and configure MFA Mobile App for O365 services

A designated mobile device with ‘Microsoft Authenticator’ app installed.

The user account must be enabled by OCIO to use MFA.

‐ Android 6 or above + Outlook App (Note: native mail client is NOT supported) ‐ iOS 12 or above + native mail client (bundled in iOS) / Outlook App

Update your clients to a version which supports modern authentication.

Users should then follow the setup procedures below. Setting up of the MFA feature takes only a few moment. It is crucial that all staff members use MFA to login major and sensitive systems. How to enable the MFA for O365 services via the Microsoft Authenticator app?

Phone call to a registered phone number, either mobile or land line.

SMS with verification code to a registered phone number, either mobile or land line.

Mobile app on a mobile device (This is highly recommended as you can bring your mobile with you wherever you go.).

The second step verification can be done through one of the following: your mobile phone or tablet) as the second verification step.Īfter you have enrolled in multi-factor authentication, you will need to login using your username / password and then verify your identity with your designated device to access the service/application covered by MFA.

Use your designated device to verify your identity (e.g.

We plan to implement MFA in all information systems for all staff in the near future.

At EdUHK, test run of Microsoft's Multi-Factor Authentication for O365 services started in Jan 2019. MFA is commonly deployed in universities as well as in Internet banking. As a result, information in systems covered by MFA is better protected. You will also be notified when someone tries to login with your password.

This additional identification step will block hackers from logging into your account even when your password is compromised/leaked. This means that when you log in to certain online services, you will be asked to provide your password and confirm your identity with a separate media such as SMS, phone call or a designated device like your mobile phone. It requires the user to provide what he knows (e.g.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is widely adopted as a way to tighten security during login to major or sensitive systems. What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

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