Service Overview
What is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?
- Passwords alone are no longer sufficient to protect online services.
- MFA is a simple method of adding extra protection to your personal user account(s).
- Security is increased by requiring more than one form of identification during the sign-in process.
Available To
All Users are required to use MFA to keep their Fleming account secure.
Getting Started
Preferred MFA Method:
How to set up Microsoft Authenticator for MFA
Backup MFA Method:
How to set up SMS Text Messages for MFA
Additional Information
Where: MFA is location dependent
- MFA is required when accessing College systems remotely, from anywhere off campus.
- MFA is required when using Wi-Fi on campus or at College residences.
- MFA is not required when on campus using desktop PCs hardwired to the campus network, such as those found in classrooms, in the LRC and library, and on staff desks.
When is MFA required?
- Each application, on each device, independently remembers your MFA approval for 60 days.
- You will be prompted for MFA credentials after changing your Fleming password.
- You may be required to use MFA for any sign-in attempts that appear unusual or out of place, such as from a new geographic location or when using an anonymous VPN service.
Which Applications are MFA enabled?
Why use MFA?
MFA verification can protect you from 100% of automated bots, 96% of phishing attacks, and 76% of targeted attacks.