Multi-Factor Authentication at WIU
April 9, 2025
New central sign-on login page look and feel - coming summer 2025 in conjunction with expanded MFA requirement for WIU.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring more than just a password—like a code from your phone—to verify your identity. Even if someone steals your password, they can’t access your account without the second step. MFA is becoming a standard practice for logging into web-based services—you likely use MFA already on many banking websites, credit card accounts, email accounts, social media platforms, online shopping sites and more.
Expansion of MFA Utilization - Summer 2025
MFA is currently utilized at Western Illinois University when employees access the WIU VPN, but will be expanded in summer 2025 to be required for more services.
- Starting on June 16, 2025, accessing any WIU systems through the central sign-on login will require MFA. An authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator, or a voice phone call message, will be required as a second factor to log in. The authenticator apps can be located in the respective app stores for your mobile device.
- The central sign-on login page will be upgraded to accommodate this change, and have a new look and feel.
University Technology is continuing to finalize the details on how often MFA prompts will appear. More details, including setup instructions, will be shared via email as they become available, as well as posted on this web page.
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