Multi-factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security system that requires users to prove their identity using more than one factor of authentication to access accounts. It's designed to improve account security and prevent fraudulent account access, improving the basic level of security achieved with just one factor of authentication, usually a password.

 Current Status: Opt-In (Optional)

           Instructions to download the Microsoft Authenticator app and register

           Video Instructions 

           Alternate instructions to get a text code (If your are having issues with the authenticator app) 

Mobile Device Experience:

• You will not be prompted on your mobile device if your mobile device is the device you use to authenticate MFA with the Authenticator app or if you are on the HSC Network.
• You may be prompted for MFA on first use after MFA has been enabled.

 HSC Owned Devices Experience:

• You will not be prompted to authenticate on your up-to-date Windows 10 PC.
  • MacOS devices will receive an MFA prompt if you are not working on the HSC Network.
• You will be prompted on the first use after MFA has been enabled.

 Personal Devices Experience

• You will be prompted on the first use of the device while connecting to Microsoft 365 Services from off campus.
• If you are working off site on a personal device accessing the web client (OWA) you will be prompted for MFA on each session.
• Sessions will generally last 6 hours or until the browser window is closed