Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
What is 2FA?
Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of protection that makes it more difficult for someone else to log in to your Morgan State University account and gain unauthorized access to your personal information as well as sensitive and confidential Morgan State University resources and data.
When you log in to a Morgan State University resource such as Google Workspace, WebSIS/Banner, or Canvas, you’re first prompted for your Morgan State University user ID and password. Your user ID and password serve as the first layer of protection. WebAccess uses them to confirm that you’re authorized to access the resource you’re logging in to.
If you’re enrolled in 2FA, you’re then prompted to provide a second form of authentication. You can use any device you’ve enrolled in 2FA (your cellphone, landline, tablet, or hardware token) to confirm your identity and complete the log in process.
Am I required to use 2FA?
- Morgan State University faculty, staff, students, and retirees with emeritus status are required to enroll in and use 2FA to log in to WebAccess.
- As of September 30, 2022, all Sponsored accounts must be enrolled as well.
- Retirees and alumni are not required to enroll.
Why am I required to use 2FA?
To learn why Morgan State University requires two-factor authentication and how it benefits you:
- Students, see Why Must Students Enroll in Two-Factor Authentication?
- Faculty and staff, see Why Does Morgan State University Require Me to Enroll in Two-Factor Authentication?