Can email be used for MFA?
Use email as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) factor to provide users a way to perform MFA when they don't have their primary factor available (e.g. they don't have their device to receive an SMS or push notification). ... Users do not need to explicitly enroll with email MFA.
How do I log into MFA?
To sign in using a verification code with the Microsoft Authenticator app
- Sign in to an application or service such as Microsoft 365 using your username and password.
- Microsoft prompts you for a verification code.
- Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone and enter the code in the box where you are signing in.
What is MFA in email?
Multi-Factor authentication (a.k.a. MFA) is a method to help better secure email accounts and Office 365 access. ... This way if a scammer has somehow managed to get your password, they will not be able to access your email, since they will not have your mobile device to approve the sign in.
How do I access my office 365 MFA?
Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account with your password like you normally do. After you choose Sign in, you'll be prompted for more information. Choose Next. The default authentication method is to use the free Microsoft Authenticator app.