Use this article to quickly determine whether you're required to enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA), and whether that's through Microsoft Entra or Duo.
Detailed Information
MFA is one of the most effective ways to stop someone from breaking into your UMS account, even if they have your password. For more information, see What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
INFO: All UMS users, including students, are currently eligible to enroll in Entra MFA if they would like to, though it is not yet required for everyone. See "
Quick Reference" below to check whether it is required for you.
Visual Overview
Follow your account type down through the chart to find out if you need to act.
START — What is your account type?
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🎓 Student
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Already using Duo?
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✅
Yes
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Nothing to do. Keep using Duo.
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❌
No
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Set up Entra MFA
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💼 Employee
Includes student employees
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Already using Duo?
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✅
Yes
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Nothing to do. Keep using Duo.
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❌
No
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Set up Duo MFA
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🗂️ Other account
POI, retiree, secondary account
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Already using Duo?
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✅
Yes
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Nothing to do. Keep using Duo.
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No
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Not required. Entra MFA optional.
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Still not sure, or think this doesn't match your situation? Contact the IT Service Desk.
This table shows the same information as the visual overview above, in an accessible format.
| Who you are |
Enrolled in Duo? |
Required to enroll? |
System to use |
| 🎓 Student |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
Microsoft Entra |
| 🎓 Student |
✅ Yes |
➖ Already meeting the requirement |
Duo, Entra optional |
| 💼 Employee |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
Duo |
| 💼 Employee |
✅ Yes |
➖ Already meeting the requirement |
Duo |
| 🗂️ Other account (POI, retiree, secondary account) |
❌ No |
➖ Not required |
Microsoft Entra, optional |
| 🗂️ Other account (POI, retiree, secondary account) |
✅ Yes |
➖ Already meeting the requirement |
Duo |
Next Steps
INFO: Still unsure? Contact the
IT Service Desk by phone or walk-up to confirm your specific status.
Additional resources
Environment
- Microsoft Entra
- Duo Security