What is Multi-factor Authentication?
Southeast Missouri State University has added multi-factor authentication 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 landline phone) whenever you sign into this system. If you are on a device you trust, you can choose to trust the device for up to 60 days before you are required to re-authenticate using MFA.
Why use Multi-factor Authentication?
It is important to use multi-factor 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 Multi-factor Authentication page and make sure your MFA settings are up to date.
Setting up MFA
Once MFA is established, when you log in to access your campus account from off-campus, you must provide your username and password and you must also approve the login using the Microsoft Authenticator App on your mobile device or by providing a code sent to your cell phone. Using the Microsoft Authenticator App is preferred and more secure.
Note: Should you decide to use the Microsoft Authenticator App on your mobile device, you must first download the app before configuring your MFA settings.
Setting Up MFA On-Campus
- Navigate to office.semo.edu
- Sign in to your Office 356 account
- Click the circle icon in the upper right-hand corner
- Select View Account
- On the left-hand side, click Security Info
- Click + Add Method
- Select one of the four methods to add and follow the on-screen prompts
Setting Up MFA Off-Campus
- Navigate to office.semo.edu
- Sign in to your Office 356 account
- Click Next to add additional information to secure your account
- Select one of the four methods to add and follow the on-screen prompts
If you have any questions, contact the IT Help Desk at (573) 651-4357 or via email at helpdesk@semo.edu.