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What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Number Matching?
- Microsoft has deployed Number Matching for the Authenticator App approvals which has replaced the 'Approve/Deny' buttons
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Number matching requires users to enter in a two-digit number from the login screen to their Authenticator App
- This is a new security deployment from Microsoft across the board, as a tenant WesternU must comply with these changes
**Note** Microsoft has also removed Apple Watch Authenticator App support along with their changes as seen here
How this Works
- After entering your WesternU credentials when logging into one of our sites, you will see your two-digit number
- MFA approval notifications will work the same as before, you will receive a notification for approval on your mobile device
- When you open your Authenticator App you will see the following approval screen
(some devices may also display a geographic map)
(select 'I can't see the number' if you are signing into a Microsoft app from your same device)
- Enter your two-digit number and select Yes, now you have completed your MFA Sign-in
If you do not recognize the login attempt then select No, its not me