Easily-guessed answers to security questions can lead to account compromise.

See these tips for creating a secure passphrase.

A passphrase can meet complexity but still be vulnerable.

Account compromise was reduced by 97% after student MFA adoption.

Outlook mobile is also the recommended and supported mail app for ECU users. PLEASE NOTE: For most users, installing the Microsoft Outlook email app is the best way to avoid using an app password. See this app password article from Microsoft to learn more. An app password is a random list of letters generated through your Office 365 account that replaces your ECU passphrase when setting up some accounts. One example is the default email app on Android and iOS mobile phones. Once MFA is enabled for your account, some apps and older mobile devices may not support MFA.

Standard message and data charges from your carrier may apply.Īpp Passwords for older mobile devices and apps. After log in to your computer, select approve from the mobile app popup or use the one-time code. Install the Microsoft Authenticator app to your mobile device. Recommended, especially during international travel. Mobile app approval popup or one-time code.

After log in to your computer, answer the phone call and select the pound (#) key to verify your identity. After log in to your computer, enter the code to verify your identity. Microsoft texts a 6-digit code to your mobile phone.

The ECU virtual private network: ĭuring setup, you will choose one of the verification methods below.

Microsoft 365 apps, including ECU email, OneDrive, Teams, OneNote and others.

During login, you type in your PirateID and passphrase and then verify your identity using a separate device such as a mobile phone.Ĭurrently, MFA is required for several ECU systems, including: Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a security action to verify your identity during log in to several ECU resources from a non-ECU network such as your home Wi-Fi or cell service. An ITCS technician will respond to support requests during regular operating hours.

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