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Manage multifactor authentication (MFA)

KTH has started implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) for all KTH accounts.
This means you will log in using your username, password, and an approval via a mobile app. The rollout is gradual, and you will receive information when it’s time for your department. Here you’ll find instructions on how to prepare and manage MFA for your KTH account.

Need help?

If you need help with MFA for your KTH account Contact KTH IT-Support .

Digital support sessions are offered 6, 8, 10 and 13 October 13:00-13:30 through Zoom .

To protect your KTH account, you need to use an app to confirm who you are when you log in to KTH services. You do this via multifactor authentication (MFA). This means that you log in in two steps: using your username and password, and with approval via an app on your phone.

Activate MFA

You only need to activate MFA once per device. After activation, you can easily log in with your password and verification via your mobile phone.

When configuring MFA, you need access to a computer and mobile phone at the same time.

Click on the headers below and follow the instructions step-by-step.

If you change your mobile phone

Do you have a new mobile phone? If you have MFA enabled on another mobile phone before, you need to add MFA to your new phone before erasing or resetting your old phone.

To add MFA to another phone, follow the same guide as above. The difference is that in “Step 2: Log in with your KTH account” you need to approve the login using the mobile phone you have MFA enabled on.

If you have erased/reset or lost your old phone without first activating MFA on your new phone, you need to Contact KTH IT-Support .

FAQ about MFA

Do you have a question about MFA that you haven't received an answer to? Please see Microsoft Authenticator FAQs (support.microsoft.com) .