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About Microsoft 2FA
Microsoft 2FA is currently enabled for Syracuse University all Faculty and Staff as well as Students who have opted-in who are accessing Office 365 applications accessed or downloaded through https://portal.microsoft.com. 2FA is an added verification step during authentication that helps to prevent the unauthorized use of University NetIDs and passwords by ensuring that only the account owners themselves use their credentials on systems hardened with 2FA, in this case, Office 365. Typically, 2FA is described as “something you know and something you have” where the “something you know” is your username and password, and the “something you have” (often called a “second factor”) is a private, unique code generated just for you.
Additional information about two-factor authentication can be found on the Two-Factor Authentication home page.
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| title | Student Opt-In Now Live |
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As part of ongoing efforts to protect digital identities and related University information, Information Technology Services (ITS) has enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) for student email and other Office 365 services. To opt-in, visit NetID.syr.edu and click Two-Factor Opt-in to get started.
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| title | Student Activation Coming Spring 2019 |
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| Any students who have not already opted-in to 2FA by early February will have 2FA activated automatically sometime before the end of the semester. These students will receive several email notifications starting 30 days prior to the student’s automatic activation date. Opting in will stop these notifications. |
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There are current 4 available methods for authenticating with Microsoft 2FA.
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| Authentication Phone | By Call or Text |
| Alternate Auth. Phone | By Call |
| Authenticator App | Through Mobile App |
| Office Phone* | By Call |
*Must be in active directory, found in myslice.syr.edu
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| title | Access While Traveling |
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Note that the Microsoft Authenticator mobile application method does not require an internet or cell phone connection, or a cell phone account. Note that if call or text is used for authentication, a personal mobile device will require cell service. Additionally, if the office phone method is used, an alternative method will be required while away from that phone. Unreliable or nonexistent internet or cell coverage can hinder your ability to manage your preferred authentication.
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| Notify me through the app | Uses Microsoft Authenticator app to push notification | Recommended option for general use. Allows you to press "Approve" as your second factor. |
| Use verification code from app or token | Uses Microsoft Authenticator app to provide verification code | Recommended option for when internet connectivity is unavailable. |
| Text code to my authentication phone | Text to mobile device | Country code must be provided and international rates may apply. |
| Call my authentication phone | Call to configured phone number | Country code must be provided and international rates may apply. |
Can't Use These Methods? If you have any limitations which prohibit the use of the listed methods, please contact the ITS Help Desk by calling at 315-443-2677, by emailing help@syr.edu, or by stopping into 1-227 CST.
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Configuring Your Account - Setup and Management
Follow the steps below for first time configuration of your 2FA methods.
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