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Activation of multi-factor authentication (MFA)

At Örebro University, we carry out security-enhancing measures and will therefore introduce multi-factor authentication (MFA) on selected systems and services for all users with an ORU account.

MFA involves two verification steps:
1 - Enter your username and password.
2 - Verify yourself with an app, with a code on a text message, or similar.

On Tuesday, December 17, the University will activate MFA for you as a student.

Microsoft is implementing mandatory MFA for its services. This will affect the ability to download and use the Office suite, such as Word, Excel, and Teams.

After this date, you will not be able to log in to Microsoft's services without having activated MFA.

Frequently asked questions regarding MFA

Install Microsoft Authenticator on your mobile phone via the App Store on an iPhone/iPad or from the Play Store on an Android device.

Once the app is installed, move on to register your account for MFA.

For this, you will need a computer and a mobile/tablet.

Go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup on your computer via a web browser of your choice.

Log in with your ORU account

For staff: firstname.lastname@oru.se
For students: username@edunet.oru.se (e.g. vixheh201@edunet.oru.se)

Activate the app

Select Next in your browser from your computer.
Select Next again.

Connect App and ORU Account

Now, launch the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile phone and tap on Scan a QR Code.
Scan the QR code with your mobile phone on the computer screen.
Once you have scanned the QR code, your ORU account will appear in the Microsoft Authenticator app.
Click Next on your computer.

Verify account

The service will now verify this.
You will now receive a notification in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile phone. Tap Accept.
On your computer, tap Next.

You have now signed up for MFA.

Activate MFA - Video Guide

How often do I need to use MFA?

Expect to need to authenticate when signing in at least once per day. Sometimes more often, depending on how you work, what systems you use, what kind of device you use to access those services, and how often you change your location, e.g. from your workplace to a classroom, to home or some other place.

If you have a computer from the University and are on campus, you will have fewer authentication requirements than if you work elsewhere.

In addition, Office apps require re-authentication with regularity, both on desktop and mobile devices.