[MFA Modernization Pilot] Sign In with MFA: Microsoft Authenticator App

⚠️ WARNING: This article is intended for participants in the MFA Modernization Pilot only. If you are not a pilot participant, the information in this article may not apply to you. Contact the IT Service Desk if you have questions about your current sign-in experience.

This article walks you through how to sign into your UMS account using the Microsoft Authenticator app as your MFA method.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have already set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. If you haven't done this yet, see Microsoft Entra MFA: How to Set Up the Microsoft Authenticator App before continuing.

  • 💻 A computer with a web browser
  • 📱 A mobile device (Android 14 or later, or iOS 17 or later)
  • 📱 The Microsoft Authenticator app updated to the latest version

For help with the full sign-in process, see New University of Maine System (UMS) Single Sign-On (SSO) Experience.

Guided Walkthrough

Use the interactive walkthrough below to follow along step by step. You can also continue to the written instructions below.

​​​​​​

Instructions

When you are prompted for MFA during sign-in:

  1. 💻 On your computer, you will see an "Approve sign in request" screen displaying a number. Keep this screen open.
  2. 📱 On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
  3. 📱 You will see an "Are you trying to sign in?" notification showing your @maine.edu address and approximate location.
  4. 📱 In the "Enter number here" field, type the number shown on your computer, then tap Yes.
  5. 💻 On your computer, you may be asked "Stay signed in?" If you are on your own device, click Yes.
  6. 💻 You are now signed in to your UMS account.

Environment

  • All UMS accounts requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Microsoft Authenticator app (iOS and Android)
  • All browsers and operating systems

 

Print Article