The University of Texas at Arlington enabled multi-factor authentication for faculty, staff, students, and affiliates accessing systems from off campus locations, which also includes student housing. These systems include, but are not limited to, email, Office 365 accounts, Canvas, and MyMav. Multi-factor authentication, often used by other financial institutions and organizations, increases access security by using a secondary authentication such as a phone call, text message, or the mobile phone app. Please read below for additional instructions on how to set-up multi-factor authentication on your mobile device.

We recommend using the Mobile App authentication option. Since the app only needs a network data connection, whether from your cell provider or WiFi, you do not need to worry about receiving a phone call or text (SMS) message. If you have already set up your MFA you can follow the steps on the Managing your devices through Microsoft Authenticator article to change your authentication from call or text to the Mobile App.

Available To:

Students
Faculty
Staff
Affiliates

How To:

Setting up Microsoft Authenticator

Managing your settings and devices

Microsoft Authenticator Changing Authentication Method

Managing your devices through Microsoft Authenticator

General information

Frequently Asked Questions: MyMav & Multi-Factor Authentication

Additional Resources

If you do not have a mobile device or cell phone, please contact the IT Help Desk by calling 817-272-2208 or submit a self-service ticket.