Microsoft to enable number match authentication for all UA alumni and retiree UA email accounts
- January 27th, 2023
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Beginning February 27, 2023, Microsoft will enable number match authentication for all UA alumni and retirees who are currently using Microsoft Authenticator to access their UA email accounts.
With number matching enabled, the Microsoft Authenticator app will prompt users with a number. Users will need to type that number into the app to complete the authentication process when attempting to sign into their UA Outlook account.
The feature helps to prevent accidental approvals and provides protection against multi-factor authentication attacks.
Number matching isn’t supported for Apple Watch notifications. Apple Watch users need to use their phone to approve notifications when number matching is enabled.
FAQS
Who will be required to use number matching in Microsoft Authenticator push notifications?
UA alumni and retirees who are currently using Microsoft Authenticator to access their UA email accounts.
Can I opt out of number matching?
No, starting February 27, 2023 users can’t opt out of number matching in Microsoft Authenticator push notifications.
Does number matching only apply if Microsoft Authenticator is set as the default authentication method?
Regardless of their default method, any user who is prompted to sign-in with Authenticator will see number match after February 27, 2023.
What happens if a user runs an older version of Microsoft Authenticator?
If a user is running an older version of Microsoft Authenticator that doesn’t support number matching, authentication won’t work if number matching is enabled. Users need to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Authenticator to use it for sign-in.