Passwords & Authentication

Passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) protect your data by adding a layer of security, making it difficult for unauthorized users to access your online accounts. In order to better protect your information and email, MFA is required when accessing student, faculty, and staff email accounts, MyHR, Pathway, and other webpages protected by Microsoft modern authentication (MA).

All UMKC accounts.

• The UMKC Password FAQ provides detailed steps for a variety of password related issues including setting an initial password, updating your password, recovering a lost password, and password best practices. 
• The UMKC Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ provides instructions for registering your MFA information, updating your MFA information, using a phone for voice or text based authentication, and setting up the Microsoft Authenticator MFA app. 

UMKC uses Microsoft MFA, their explanation of the service can be found here.