Keeping your information safe
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is activated for all students to help keep your student information secure by strengthening our defences against increasing malicious cyber-attacks.
MFA provides extra security when logging into Griffith applications. You already sign in using your Griffith username and password. MFA adds a second form of identification to confirm that it is you logging in, such as a passcode sent to your computer or mobile device.
Welcome to MFA
If you do not have access to YouTube, view the welcome video at Microsoft MFA for students.
Have you registered a second device?
If you have not already registered an additional device for MFA, now is the time! It is important to do this so that you can still access all your accounts and applications, even those times when you are unable to use your primary device.
How to use MFA without your primary device is the number one query that our IT Service Centre staff receive regarding MFA for students. So to ensure you are not caught out set up your second device as soon as possible.
How to set up and use MFA
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How to set up and use MFA
Android
Requires Android 5.0 and up
iOS
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Windows
Requires Windows 10, 32/64 bit
If you do not have access to YouTube, instructions are available from Microsoft MFA Stream.
MFA Number Matching
When logging in to the Griffith network or services, you will be required to match the number you see on the MFA login page to the number within your PingID application. This additional step in the process ensures a reduced chance to leave an open door to our network for potential scammers and looks like this:
I do not have a phone
If you do not want to use a phone as your primary authenticating device, you can use a computer as your primary device, or purchase a YubiKey from mi.token (see link below).
What is a YubiKey
A YubiKey is a small key which plugs into your computer and, along with your password, is used to authenticate your identity.
If you need a YubiKey and are experiencing financial hardship please contact scholarships@griffith.edu.au to apply for financial assistance.
Other MFA authentication options
If using a mobile device or YubiKey for MFA does not suit you, other options include installing a Browser Authentication Extension or using a third-party Authenticator App.
If you are unsure of the best option for your circumstances please contact the IT Service Centre via email ithelp@griffith.edu.au or phone +61 7 373 55555 for advice.
Browser Authenticator Extension
An Authenticator Extension generates an MFA verification code in your browser that is used to verify your identity when you login into Griffith Apps requiring MFA.
Third-party Authenticator App
A third-party Authenticator App is a free security App that generates a random code used to verify your identity when you login into Griffith Apps requiring MFA.
