Article Intended For
Penn State employees, students, and other affiliates who want to learn more about multifactor authentication (MFA) and how to enroll.
Introduction
This article serves as a central resource for Penn State MFA knowledge base articles, including information about enrollment, sign-in methods, passkeys, and troubleshooting.
Article Body
Learn About MFA and Passkeys
- MFA: What is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?
- MFA: What Is Phishing-Resistant MFA and How Do I Enroll?
- MFA: What is a Passkey?
- MFA: Which MFA Option Should I Choose?
Enroll a Passkey
Smartphones and Tablets
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey With My iPhone or iPad (synced to Apple Passwords)
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey With My Android Phone or Tablet (synced to Google Password Manager)
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey With Microsoft Authenticator App (iOS or Android)
Computers
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey in Windows Hello on a Personal Windows Computer
- MFA: Enroll in Windows Hello for Business on a Penn State-Managed Windows Computer
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey on a Personal macOS Computer and Use Touch ID
- MFA: Enroll in Platform SSO on a Penn State-Managed Mac Computer
Physical Security Keys
Password Managers
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey and Sign In With Microsoft Password Manager (Edge Browser)
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey and Sign In With Bitwarden Password Manager
- MFA: Enroll a Passkey and Sign In With LastPass Password Manager
Sign In With A Passkey
- MFA: Sign In Using a Passkey on a Smartphone or Tablet
- MFA: Sign In Using a Passkey on a FIDO2 Security Key
- MFA: Sign In Using a Passkey with Windows Hello
Microsoft Authenticator App (Push Notifications / Number Matching)
How to Enroll
- MFA: Push Notification Enrollment (Microsoft Authenticator)
- MFA: Microsoft Authenticator Wizard Enrollment
- MFA: Add (Enroll) a Tablet for Use with MFA with the help of a Laptop or Desktop Computer
How to Sign In
- MFA: Use the Microsoft number matching for multifactor authentication
- MFA: Use the One-Time Passcode Method of Multifactor Authentication
Manage or Troubleshoot MFA
Common Questions About Passkeys and Passwordless Authentication
Enrolling a Backup Method
Device Availability Issue
Using MFA While Traveling
WebSSO
- WebSSO: SSH configuration with Microsoft MFA
- WebSSO: Remote Desktop Services with Microsoft MFA
- WebSSO: Windows Hello for Business with Enterprise Active Directory bound Windows device setup
If you still need help
- See Microsoft's MFA informational site
- Contact the IT Service Desk