What is MFA (Multi-factor authentication)?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds another level of security to your account by prompting you during the sign-in process to enter an additional form of identification, requiring two or more verification methods. Typically, this includes something you know (your password) and something you've got (a code sent to your phone).
RCPI use Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which helps safeguard access to RCPI data and applications and delivers strong authentication via a range of easy verification options—phone call, text message, or mobile app notification and one-time passwords.
Why do I need MFA?
MFA is crucial for enhancing the security of your account. There are several reasons why this important:
•Enhanced Security: MFA significantly increases the security of your online accounts by requiring multiple forms of identification. Even if someone manages to obtain your password, they would still need access to your second factor in order to gain entry.
•Protection Against Password Theft: Passwords can be easily stolen or compromised through various methods such as phishing attacks or data breaches. By using MFA, even if your password is compromised, the hacker would still need the additional factor to gain access to your account. This helps to protect your sensitive information from unauthorized access.
•Protecting your Digital Identity: MFA ensures you are the only one who can access your College account which is filled with online activities.
How Do I register for MFA?
You can register by clicking on the below link and sign-in with your existing credentials (Username and Password)that you use to login to Office 365.
The Registration Process
After you sign into your RCPI account, you will see a the My Sign-Ins Page and an Add method button where you can initiate the registration process.
Click Add Method button and register at least two different registration methods. RCPI would recommend registering for the Authenticator app and a Phone.
NOTE: The Download Now link will take you to a page which can help you locate the app in the stores.
2. Remain on the Set up your account page while you set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.
3. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app, select to allow notifications (if prompted), select Add account from the Customize and control icon on the upper-right, and then select Work or school account
4. Return to the Set up your account page on your computer, and then select Next. The Scan the QR code page appears.
5. Scan the provided code with the Microsoft Authenticator app QR code reader, which appeared on your mobile device. The authenticator app should successfully add your RCPI account without requiring any additional information from you.
6. Select Next on the Scan the QR code page on your computer. A notification is sent to the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device, to test your account.
7. Approve the notification in the Microsoft Authenticator app, and then select Next. Your security info is updated to use the Microsoft Authenticator app by default to verify your identity when using two-step verification
Setup the phone MFA method
1. After you click Add from the prompt, a Phone wizard appears, choose whether you want to receive a text message or a phone call, and then enter your phone number and select Next. or the purposes of this example, we're using text messages, so you must use a mobile phone number.
2. A text message is sent to your phone number. If would prefer to get a phone call, the process is the same. However, you will receive a phone call with instructions, instead of a text message. Enter the code provided by the text message sent to your mobile device, and then select Next.
3. Review the success notification, and then select Done. Your security info is updated to use text messaging as a backup method to verify your identity when using two-step verification or password reset.