If you currently have state email access on the phone you will likely already have this application on your phone.Ĥ. On iPhone go to the App store and download this, on Android go to the Play store to download this. On the cell phone you want to use for verification you will have to download the “Authenticator” app. Click “Next” on the screen that shows “More information required”ģ. If you get the “Windows Security” box enter your email in the top box and your computer password in the bottom box.Ģ. Go to on your computer, enter your email address and password when prompted. Setting up MFA to Confirm with the Authenticator Appġ. These instructions work best in Edge or Chrome, Internet Explorer does not work well for this setup.ĭemonstration Video - How to Install and Configure MFA If you are not, please read how to get connected without MFA. You will also need to be on the State of Maine network or connected via pulse. You can use any combination of methods outlined in this document. The best practice is to have at least two methods of MFA. When prompted, just copy the code from the token into the computer.

If you were provided a physical token, no setup is required. If a phone is not an option, there is a physical device option which is similar to the old RSA tokens.

Receive a text message with a code that you will need to type into the authentication prompt.

Receive a phone call that asks you to push a button on your phone.

It is recommended to set up this method and then also enter a phone number into the site as a backup. After setup, this will be the quickest and easiest option.

RECOMMENDED: Use an app on your phone.

To use MFA, you first need to choose how you would like to respond to MFA requests when logging in. With MFA, you prove who you are by responding to a phone call, a text message notification, or via a physical token, to confirm your identity before you complete your login.

Microsoft’s Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is a method of providing advanced security to verify your identity when you access State of Maine resources from outside of our network.

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