Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required for all University of Maine System users. This article explains what MFA is, why it matters, and what to expect when you sign in.
Explains what triggers the "Security Alert: Authentication method change on your account" email, what each part of it means, and what to do next.
This article describes the phishing resistant multi-factor authentication (PRMFA) methods available to University of Maine System (UMS) users, which methods are recommended, and which are not allowed.
This article describes the multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods available to University of Maine System users, which methods are recommended, and which are not allowed.
This article explains how often you will be asked to sign in with MFA and why the experience differs depending on the device you are using.
If you don't have a smartphone, your phone does not meet the minimum requirements for the Microsoft Authenticator app, or you'd simply rather not use your phone for multi-factor authentication (MFA), this article covers your alternatives: passkeys, third-party authenticator apps, and hardware security keys.