As we wrap up the term, we would like to remind the SMU community that starting next spring, Microsoft Authenticator, with its improved feature set, will be the primary Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution for the University. For most users, this will enable the removal of the Duo Security app—except in a few situations, such as when using High-Performance Computing, where Duo Security will still be required. Continue reading Microsoft Authenticator Default MFA Spring 2026
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Taking Advantage of Microsoft Authenticator Today
For the past couple of months, we have shared the benefits of Microsoft Authenticator. Governance has chosen that Microsoft Authenticator, with its improved feature set, will be the primary Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution for the University starting in Spring 2026. For most of us, this will allow us to leave Duo Security—except for a few situations, like using High-Performance Computing, where Duo Security will still be required.
Continue reading Taking Advantage of Microsoft Authenticator Today
Let’s talk about Microsoft Authenticator
For several weeks, Microsoft Authenticator has been available as an alternative to Duo Security for Multifactor authentication (MFA) on campus. As people get used to innovations like passwordless sign-in and the ability to back up their passkeys, a few discussions have been had amongst the implementation team during the rollout. We spoke with a few members of the Microsoft Authenticator Adoption Project team about their experiences. Continue reading Let’s talk about Microsoft Authenticator
Parents: Multi-Factor Authentication Coming Soon for my.SMU
Parents,
Starting in the Spring 2026 term, SMU will be enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Student Authorized Access accounts. We encourage you to be ahead of the curve and register for our MFA using Microsoft Authenticator now to enable this feature to safely and securely verify your SMU online identity. You can complete the sign-up process using your existing credentials, your Net ID and password, which you use to log in today. Continue reading Parents: Multi-Factor Authentication Coming Soon for my.SMU
Microsoft Authenticator Now Available
We’re excited to announce the availability of Microsoft Authenticator for use with your SMU accounts. In spring, we discussed a passwordless future where logins are easier and more secure, and passwords are all but eliminated. We are now starting on that journey towards the future.
Do you wish you could reduce the number of passwords you have to manage? Do you wish you could sign in faster? Are you worried that you’ll go on vacation and forget your password? Continue reading Microsoft Authenticator Now Available
