Authentication with a hardware token

If you qualify to receive a hardware token, follow these easy steps for MFA authentication for an extra layer of protection.

1. When accessing a uOttawa MFA-enabled system a Microsoft prompt will appear, enter your @uOttawa email address.

IT MFA authentication step 1, Microsoft sign in screen

2. On the password screen, enter your uoAccess password. Click the

IT MFA authentication step 2, Microsoft password entry screen

3.  You will be prompted to input a token number. Enter the six digits displayed on your hardware token. Click Verify.

IT MFA authentication step 3, Microsoft authenticator code entry screen with image of SAFE ID device