Multifactor Authentication (MFA): Using Microsoft Authenticator or Duo
Our environment supports multiple Single Sign-On (SSO) systems. The authentication method you use depends on the type of application you are accessing.
- Urbana Campus-based applications (such as MyIllini, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, etc.):
You may choose to use either Microsoft Authenticator or Duo for MFA. - Illinois Administrative System-based applications (such as NetID Center, My UI Info, iBuy, etc.):
Duo is required; Microsoft Authenticator is not supported for these logins.
Using Microsoft Authenticator for Campus Applications
If you do not have Microsoft Authenticator set up:
- Download the Microsoft Authenticator app:
- iOS and iPadOS (15.0 or later)
- Android (8.0 or later)
- Add Microsoft Authenticator as a sign-in method:
Go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup and follow the prompts.
Note: You will need to perform MFA (using Duo) to add a new method.
If you already have Microsoft Authenticator set up:
- When signing in to a campus-based application, you will see a screen like this:
- Click Other ways to sign in.
- Select Approve a request on my Microsoft Authenticator app.
