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# Multi-factor authentication

# Multi-factor authentication {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Learn how to activate, use, and configure Multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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| [Explore](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4NAHgrY4hpv87WITHQKLlA "Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires users to provide information other than their basic credentials.") [Learn the features and business value of MFA.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4NAHgrY4hpv87WITHQKLlA "Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires users to provide information other than their basic credentials.") | [Configure](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Twl7zXTV95vUjNqffVljRQ "Configure multi-factor authentication (MFA) to improve your users security posture when using ServiceNow.") [Understand how to Activate MFA.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Twl7zXTV95vUjNqffVljRQ "Configure multi-factor authentication (MFA) to improve your users security posture when using ServiceNow.") |
| [Use](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/oaB03o8mdEZhhcNmghdVYg "Learn how to use multi-factor authentication tools to securely access your instance.") [Use MFA.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/oaB03o8mdEZhhcNmghdVYg "Learn how to use multi-factor authentication tools to securely access your instance.") | [MFA with Single Sign-on (SSO)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bMiLKfeI1wGYkIT8ATOrIg "You can use MFA with an SSO provider for your ServiceNow instance.") [Know about how to configure MFA with Single Sign-on (SSO).](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bMiLKfeI1wGYkIT8ATOrIg "You can use MFA with an SSO provider for your ServiceNow instance.") |
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