What Is It
All faculty, staff and student accounts are now required to utilize MFA when authenticating to Farmingdale's Systems from off campus.
Farmingdale State College is taking extra steps to make sure you are who you say you are when you sign in. This extra security verification is also known as multi-factor authentication (MFA). It consists of a combination of your username, password, and a mobile device or phone.
MFA is more secure than just a password because it relies on two forms of authentication:
- Something you know, like your password.
- Something you have, like a phone or other device that you carry.
Multi-factor authentication can help stop malicious hackers from pretending to be you. Even if they have your password, the odds are that they don't have your device, too. If you are not actively logging in, do not approve a login request and report it to the IT Helpdesk for investigation. Also, IT Helpdesk or other staff will never ask you for these codes to approve a login request for them. Never provide these codes to anyone other than your normal login process.
The steps to guide you through the text option can be found in the MFA knowledge base article. The other options you can choose from are:
- Text/Call Phone (6 digit code)
- Mobile App Push (Approve/Deny)
- Code from Mobile App (6 digit code)
- Text/Call Alternate Phone (6 digit code)
If you choose to use the Mobile App option, use the Microsoft Authenticator with Microsoft 365 External link. The Microsoft authenticator smart phone app is just one click instead of typing in a 6-digit code.
Who Is Eligible to Use It
This service is provided for Students, Faculty and Staff.
How to Request
If you need additional information or assistance, click the "Request Service" button.
Get Help
Whitman Hall 218
934.420.2754
helpdesk@farmingdale.edu