
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions below. You can find out more by visiting the Microsoft FAQ about the Authenticator app.

If your device does not support Microsoft Outlook, you can access email through webmail. Other email apps are not supported by IT, and in many cases will not be compatible with MFA, including default Android email apps. MFA will work with the standard Apple mail app but may require that you remove all UWS email account settings from this and re-add. It is compatible and available on all major operating systems. IT recommend the use of the Microsoft Outlook App.



This extra step makes it more difficult for an attacker to access your account, even if they discover your username and password. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an additional "Second Factor" layer of security by requiring an extra step to validate your login. This has been done in order to improve the security of user accounts. The University has implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which adds an extra layer of security when accessing your University email, Teams, OneDrive files and calendar outside of the University e.g.
