Protecting You and Your Information
Our campus uses Microsoft Authenticator as the official app for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)—an added layer of security that protects your account with a two-step verification process. With MFA in place, even if your password is stolen, an attacker faces another barrier before gaining access. Typically, this means verifying your identity with two things:
Something you know – your username and password
Something you have – like your phone, where you receive a prompt from the Microsoft Authenticator app.
You may already use MFA with services like your bank, Gmail, or social media. While MFA isn’t foolproof and doesn’t stop every type of cyberattack, it significantly reduces the risk by making unauthorized access much harder.
Getting Started with Microsoft Authenticator App
To download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile devices, select one of the options below:
After downloading and launching the app, select “Work or School account” on the first screen and log-in using the same email and password as the login for your MyCalStateLA portal.
Then, select the method you would like to verify your identity.
Once you have verified your identity, you can now add a sign in method. Select Microsoft Authenticator option on the top.
After adding your sign in method, the Microsoft authenticator will send a test to ensure you successfully registered. Once you receive the notification of approval, you have successfully registed with the Microsoft Authenticator.
