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What is Multifactor Authentication?
Southeast Missouri State University has added multifactor authentication (MFA) to apply to Southeast accounts. This will provide additional security by requiring both something you know (like your username and password) as well as something you have (like your cell phone or a hardware security key) whenever you sign into this system. If you are on a device you trust, you can choose to trust the device for up to 90 days before you are required to re-authenticate using MFA. Do not trust shared devices!
Why is Multifactor Authentication required?
It is important to use multifactor authentication in order to protect your Southeast ID information and to ensure that no one else can access your account. MFA is required in some circumstances and is an optional security mechanism for others.
Go to the SEMO Multifactor Authentication page and make sure your MFA settings are up to date.
Setting up MFA
The first time you log into your university account, you will be required to setup MFA in order to proceed.
Once MFA is established, when you log in to access your campus account from off-campus, you will provide your SEMO email address and password like normal, and then you must also approve the login using the Microsoft Authenticator App on your mobile device or using a hardware security key (i.e., Yubikey).
Note: You must first download the Micorsoft Authenticator app before configuring your MFA settings.
For step-by-step instructions on the first time setup of MFA, see this article.
If you have any questions, contact the IT Help Desk at (573) 651-4357 or via email at helpdesk@semo.edu.