Articles (6)

Pinned Article MFA at UMS: What You Need to Know

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.

About the Security Alert Authentication Method Change Email

Explains what triggers the "Security Alert: Authentication method change on your account" email, what each part of it means, and what to do next.

Enrolling in Phishing Resistant MFA

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.

MFA Authentication Methods

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.

MFA Sign-In Experience: What to Expect

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.

MFA Without a Smartphone: Your Options (Entra MFA)

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.