Multi Factor Authentication
As part of Queen’s cyber security strategy, Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is now in use for anyone who accesses University IT services (e.g. M365 including Alumni/EMail for Life, Citrix, QOL etc.).
Most of us are already familiar with MFA (sometimes called Two Factor/2FA) authentication in our personal lives when using for example online banking.
A smartphone is required for MFA to work.
It is strongly recommend that you set up more than one authentication choice, Digital and Information Services (DIS) advise using the Microsoft (MS) Authenticator App as it does not rely on mobile signal/4G/Wi-Fi coverage.
You are advised to select different choices that don’t rely on the same device, for example the MS authenticator app and a landline number.
You can download the instructions on how to configure your MFA within Queen's University Belfast
Setting up Microsoft Authenticator App - YouTube Video
For more information on MFA please see:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-mfa-howitworks
For more information on the MS Authenticator app see:
Updated: July 2024