UAEX Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

The University of Arkansas System - Division of Agriculture uses Multi-Factor authentication to reduce the chance of your UAEX account from being compromised by phishing scams, automated bots, and targeted attacks. 

Once you are assigned to MFA, using cloud apps (box.uada.edu, outlook.office.com, Workday, etc.) will require a second authentication method to sign on.

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MFA Methods: Ranked from most to least secure

1. Microsoft Authenticator app (preferred primary method): This option pushes a notification to the authenticator app on your smartphone or tablet. 
   MS Authenticator App Setup Instructions (iOS and Android)
   
   
2. SMS Text message code: This method sends a text message containing a verification code. 
   SMS Text Message Setup Instructions (iOS and Android)
   
   
3. Call to phone: This method will call a preset phone number. Answer the call and press the pound key (#) on the phone keypad to authenticate. You can setup an office phone or your cellphone.
   Call to phone Setup Instructions

Add or Change your Authentication Phone

 

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Making changes to your authentication methods

https://aka.ms/mfasetup

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Password Changes and Resets

After you have registered Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your account, you can modify your secondary authentication methods or change your password by following these links.

Forgot Password: https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/

• 2 Authentication Methods are required for password reset.

Change Password: https://myprofile.microsoft.com/

• 1 Authentication Method is required for password change.