Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

What is MFA?

MFA is an additional layer of protection beyond your password. It significantly decreases the risk of a hacker accessing your online accounts by combining your password (something you know) with a second factor, like your mobile phone (something you have). Stronger authentications methods must be put in place as cybercriminals employ more sophisticated methods to access account credentials. A majority of the most popular websites have made MFA available for their account security. For direction on how to enable this key feature, please visit 2FA  or Lock Down Your Login (while these resources may prove helpful, they are not in any way associated with Moody Bible Institute). This guide will help you to enable MFA on your Moody account.

Why Should I Use MFA?

Moody is now requiring all VPN users to use our MFA solution because it's easy, it protects your identity, keeps your account safe, and it stops hackers from gaining access to your personal information and Moody's network.

Introducing Microsoft Authenticator

Authenticator is our safe, secure, and easy to use MFA solution. 

Setting up Authenticator to authenticate your Moody account can be accomplished in a few simple steps.  Search for "Microsoft Authenticator" in your phone's app store and follow the set up prompts.  If you have issues with any part of the set up, please contact the ITS Support Center at its@moody.edu.

See Also: VPN