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# Activate role-based multi-factor authentication \[Updated in Security Center 1.3\]

# Activate role-based multi-factor authentication \[Updated in Security Center 1.3\] {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Use the glide.authenticate.multifactor property to enforce role-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users assigned to specific roles.
Enforce multi-factor authentication based on the roles assigned to the user. If a user has been assigned "admin", "security_admin" or "user_admin" roles in the multi-factor roles list, MFA will be enforced.  
* Set this property to true to enforce role-based multi-factor authentication for all users assigned to specific roles.
* Set this property to false to disable role-based multi-factor authentication for all users assigned to specific roles.
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| Attribute | Description |
|-|-|
| Property name | glide.authenticate.multifactor |
| Configuration type | System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do) |
| Category | [Authentication](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/b9CEYnMpryNiLMZU_fh~Tw "The authentication category covers the main elements of modern authentication to confirm an entity and its claims are authentic and correct, resistant to impersonation and prevent interception of passwords.") |
| Purpose | Enforce role-based multi-factor authentication for all users assigned to specific roles. |
| Type | true/false |
| Recommended value | true |
| Security Dependencies | Activate Role based multi-factor authentication within the Multi-factor Criteria table. |
| Security risk rating | 7.2 |
| Functional impact | Enabling this property improves the experience of the user. It acts as an extra layer of protection and security against compromised credentials. |
| Security risk | (Moderate) If this property is not enabled, there is a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data. |
| References | [Configure role-based multi-factor criteria](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qRr67i1oM3t92aVKtuk_vw "Use role based multi-factor criteria to enforce Multi-factor authentication for all users assigned to specific roles.") |
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To learn more about adding or creating a system
property, see [Add a system property](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_AddAPropertyUsingSysPropsList&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).