Earlier this month we shared in OnCampus that we will adding systems that require multi-factor authentication (MFA), and changing our MFA method from Duo to Microsoft Authenticator so that all students, faculty, and staff can be better protected.

Starting on January 4, when you login to a system set up with multi-factor authentication, you will be prompted to prove that you are the person logging in by using the Microsoft Authenticator app to verify your identity.

In order to help you prepare for this change, we’ve created a FAQ and some knowledge base guides linked below.

• Multi-factor Authentication Project (FAQ)
• Getting Started with the Microsoft Authenticator app (How-to)
• Setting up Additional Multi-Factor Authentication Options (How-to)

To encourage early preparation, we’re offering an incentive to the first 150 people who submit proof of downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app and connecting it with their Drake account. They will receive a $1 off coupon to use at the campus Starbucks. One coupon per person, and a screenshot of your phone is required. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/HGSY0L1JSf to enter and see complete rules.

We will continue to expand the FAQ and provide additional OnCampus updates as the January deadline approaches.

— Jeff Regan, ITS