This guide contains step-by-step instructions to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) for your Middlebury account.
MFA is used to confirm that you are, in fact, the actual account owner, while SSPR provides a way for you to reset your account password without assistance.
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Before you get started, we suggest having both your computer/laptop and mobile phone accessible.
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Go to go.middlebury.edu/mfasetup/.
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Sign in using your full username@middlebury.edu email address and password.
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FireFox is the recommended browser for MFA setup.
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If you are activating your account (this is your first time signing in), use the temporary password provided with your account activation instructions.
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At the More information required prompt, click Next to proceed.

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Follow the on-screen prompts carefully to install and set up Microsoft Authenticator app. This app is the recommended method for MFA verification.

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If Microsoft's Authenticator app is not an option for you, select I want to set up a different method. Follow the on-screen prompts carefully to configure an alternate option.

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Add your Phone number to use as a backup verification option. Text messages and phone call verification are both supported.
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Once TWO methods are configured, click Done to finish the MFA setup. If you have both the MS Authenticator app AND a phone number in place, you'll be able to reset your own password — your MFA setup is now complete. If NOT, see step 10.

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If you are signing into your account for the first time, you will now be prompted to change your password from the temporary one provided. If you are not prompted to change your password, you can manually update it at go/mfasetup/.
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For those unable to use Microsoft's Authenticator app, be sure to click + Add Method to add security questions: this will allow you to do a password reset if you happen to lose access to your phone number.

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You can now edit your MFA methods yourself—including changing your password—at any time from go/mfasetup/, or reset a forgotten password at go/resetpassword/.
Please refer to our Password Policy for more information on creating strong passwords and keeping them secure. You can see more information about specific password resetting scenarios on our Accounts and Passwords page.