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](/about-us/sites/g/files/bhrskd336/files/2022-08/step1_4.png)
2. On the password screen, enter your uoAccess password. Click the
![IT MFA authentication step 2, Microsoft password entry screen](/about-us/sites/g/files/bhrskd336/files/2022-08/step2_3.png)
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](/about-us/sites/g/files/bhrskd336/files/2022-08/step3_5.png)