Summary
When signing in to your UMS account, you will be asked to verify your identity using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. This article walks you through each step of the sign-in process.
Body
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.
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.
When you are prompted for MFA during sign-in:
- On your computer, you will see an "Approve sign in request" screen displaying a number. Keep this screen open.
- On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
- You will see an "Are you trying to sign in?" notification showing your @maine.edu address and approximate location.
- In the "Enter number here" field, type the number shown on your computer, then tap Yes.
- On your computer, you may be asked "Stay signed in?" If you are on your own device, click Yes.
- 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