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:
2. Click I want to set up a different method:
3. In the drop-down, select Phone and then click Confirm:
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:
5. Your phone number will now be verified via the method chosen:

   Text Message	Phone Call
   Enter 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.

Thank you for doing your part to keep CSU cyber safe!