MFA Setup Guide: Basic Phone

Enrolling your account for multifactor authentication is quick and easy! After you've enrolled in MFA, you will be able to approve sign-ins to CSU resources by entering a code sent to you via a text message or phone call. You'll only be prompted for MFA when accessing CSU resources off-campus.

  1. Head to http://mfasetup.csuohio.edu on your computer to begin. Click Next:Screen Shot 2021-06-17 at 9.03.13 AM-2.png
  2. Click I want to set up a different method:Screen Shot 2022-04-04 at 8.30.32 PM-diff-method.png
  3. In the drop-down, select Phone and then click Confirm:Screen Shot 2022-08-11 at 11.00.06 AM.png
  4. Enter your phone number and then select Text me a code to receive a text message or Call me to receive a phone call:Screen Shot 2022-08-11 at 11.00.28 AM.png
  5. Your phone number will now be verified via the method chosen:
    Text Message Phone Call
    Screen Shot 2022-08-11 at 11.01.57 AM.pngEnter the code in the message, then click Next. Answer the phone call from 216.687.5050, then press # when prompted.
  6. That's it! You're now enrolled for multifactor authentication via the Microsoft Authenticator app. Once MFA is enforced for your account, you will be prompted for any sign-ins to CSU resources you initiate off-campus. To edit your MFA settings, please return to http://mfasetup.csuohio.edu.

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