This page is dedicated to information and support for Microsoft Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) at Syracuse University, also referred to as multi-factor authentication (MFA), two-step authentication, or 'added security verification' used by services like SUmail and Office 365.
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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. | Warning |
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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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Configuring Your Account - Setup and Management
Follow the steps below for 2FA configuration.
Get The App
Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app for Android, iOS, or Windows Phone.
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You can manage or update your authentication settings on the Microsoft 2FA method management page.
Traveling with Microsoft 2FA including Syracuse Abroad
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