Visit the Pennsylvania State University Home Page

Berks Campus Technology

  • Home
  • Academic Spaces
    • Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center
    • Franco Building
    • Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building
    • Luerssen Building
    • Perkins Student Center
    • Thun Library
    • Janssen Conference Center
    • Residence Halls
  • Academic Software
    • Windows Software on Campus
    • MAC Software on Campus
    • Software for Students
  • IT Knowledge Base
  • Quick Links
  • Contact Us

Multi-factor Authentication MFA

March 8, 2024 by lmg9

Instructions to Enroll

  1. Go to accounts.psu.edu/mfa
  2. Follow the instructions on this site.

Microsoft Authenticator AppIMPORTANT: Register at least 2 methods. It can be the Microsoft Authenticator app and cell phone number for calls and texts.

Tips

Microsoft Authenticator App

Be sure to get the right app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. It will have the symbol to the right and the title is Microsoft Authenticator.

Phones

There are now three options to enter phone numbers: phone, alternate phone, and office phone. You can now register up to three phone numbers.

  • Phone – should be your cell phone. Only this phone will offer texting. Add this phone before adding others.
  • Office phone – is on the list of available authentication methods. This should be your PSU office phone number if you have one. You will need to be at your phone to enroll it.
  • Alternate phone – can be a home phone or a second cell phone. You will need to be at this phone to enroll it.

Yubikey Token Enrollment

Yubikey USB tokens are available as a authentication method. There is a $22-$25 cost. Please visit this site for information on enrolling a Yubikey token.

Smartphone Connectivity and Performance Recommendations

Please visit the Smartphone Performance Recommendations post for information to improve performance and connectivity of your smartphone. The article covers PSU Wireless, WiFi Calling, and Smartphone Updates.

Filed Under: Access, Personal Device Tagged With: Faculty, Staff, Student

 Visit the Pennsylvania State University Home Page
Copyright 2025 © The Pennsylvania State University Privacy Non-Discrimination Equal Opportunity Accessibility Legal