Get answers to some basic questions about what two-step verification is, and how to set it up and use it to help keep your Microsoft account more secure.

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Multi-factor authentication (MFA; two-factor authentication, or 2FA) is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully …

What is MFA? Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a way to verify a user’s identity by requiring at least two distinct forms of proof, such as an online account password and a fingerprint or other …

MFA is a layered approach to securing data and applications where a system requires a user to present a combination of two or more credentials to verify a user’s identity for login.

Wondering what multifactor authentication, sometimes known as two step verification, is? This article will explain it clearly.

Dec 11, 2025 · Multifactor authentication (also known as MFA, two-factor authentication, or 2FA) requires a second verification method for user sign-ins and improves account security.

By setting up MFA, you add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account sign-in. For example, you first enter your password and, when prompted, you also type a dynamically …

Multifactor authentication (MFA) adds a layer of protection to the sign-in process. When accessing accounts or apps, users provide additional identity verification, such as scanning a fingerprint …

Jul 15, 2025 · When users sign in to an application or service and receive an MFA prompt, they can choose from one of their registered forms of additional verification. Users can access My …