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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Guide to setting up MFA (Multifactor Authentication)

MFA – Multifactor Authentication at login to IT solutions and services

SDU uses a multifactor authentication (MFA) for various IT solutions and service pages

When you need access to IT solutions and services, it is quite normal to provide a username and password. To optimise the security of some logins, we have a two-factor authentication which ensures that it is you who is logging in.

You are familiar with NemID/MitID, where in addition to your username and personal password you also need a cardboard card with codes or an app to access various services.

MFA at SDU works so that for different services you will be asked to provide extra confirmation after you have logged in with your SDU login (e.g. when logging in outside SDU’s campus)

You have the option of completing this additional login in three different ways:

1) Use the Microsoft Authenticator app. Recommended as it provides the best experience and you don't have to enter a long code.
2) Receive an SMS with a code
3) Receive a call where you need to confirm the login by pressing #

Setting up the Microsoft Authenticator App

You will find a guide for installing and setting up your MFA app here.

MFA creation via login to Microsoft or SDU service (browser)

The first time you sign in to a Microsoft service page or SDU page through your browser, you will be greeted by this message:

You will be asked if you want to create MFA now or postpone for 14 days – we recommend that you do it immediately

To create MFA, click on ‘next/næste’ and begin the setup procedure
Here you select ‘Phone number (authentication)’ and enter the phone number that you want to use.

Then choose whether you want to be called or receive a text message, and then click on ‘Contact me’
Your registration must be approved, and you will therefore receive a text message or a call (whichever you have chosen) and thereby approve the registration

Your MFA is now ready to use