OVERVIEW
To provide a higher level of security for the accounts holding our personal information, Drexel uses multifactor authentication (MFA). Up to now you only had a password to protect your account. If someone got hold of your password (an authentication factor), this person could use your username and password to impersonate you. If the system would request a second or third unique factor, taking over your account is a lot harder. There are 3 factors of authentication:
- The first factor is something you know: your account password.
- The second factor is something you have: a phone or phone number that's associated with you.
- The third factor is something you are: your fingerprint or other biometric recognition
As you can see, with MFA just stealing your password will not be enough to take control of your account. This is the approach required by many financial institutions.
Drexel is currently using 2-factor authentication with MFA for Drexel Connect. You can use an app notification on your smart phone, a phone call, or text message, after correctly entering your Drexel password.
If you have a smartphone, we recommend using the Microsoft Authenticator App. It makes using MFA with Drexel Connect quick and easy. You can install it from the:
Also know that when you use your fingerprint to unlock the smartphone, you are truly using 3-factor authentication.
GETTING STARTED
Please go here to set things up: Set up MFA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On occasion Drexel IT will distribute emails to select groups within the Drexel community regarding Multifactor Authentication. These emails might resemble common scam emails sent by phishers. If you are ever unsure, check our Debunker page for examples of the real MFA emails we've sent. You'll find examples of fake/scam emails there, too.
Caution is important, but be sure to read the real MFA emails Drexel IT sends!
REQUESTING HELP
Select MFA Help or call 215.895.2020 to get help.