Overview
How to setup SMS/Text Message as a multifactor authentication (MFA) method for your USI account. We recommend using Okta Verify as it is more secure than using SMS/Text. SMS/Text is an option if you do not have a smart phone.
Before You Begin
You will need your cell phone and a computer.
Steps
Click here for a YouTube video detailing the steps to setup MFA with SMS/Text Message
1. Login to USI by going to https://weblogin.usi.edu
2. After logging into your account, you will be prompted to set up Multifactor Authentication. Select "Setup" on SMS Authentication to configure.
3. Click Setup
4. Enter the mobile phone number you want to setup and click "send code".
5. You will receive a code on your phone. You will need to enter that code on the web page to verify your device.
Your mobile device is now set up for MFA with SMS/Text.
On your next login to myUSI or Office 365, you will be prompted with "Send Code" to your mobile device. You will receive a text message to your mobile device with a 6 digit code enclosed. Enter the code you received and click "Verify".
Additional Info
You can have more than one form of secondary authentication. USI recommends having more than one MFA methods.