Quick summary
- Term
- MFA
- Plain-English definition
- MFA, or multi-factor authentication, requires more than one proof of identity to access an account.
- Technical definition
- MFA, or multi-factor authentication, requires more than one proof of identity to access an account.
- Commonly confused with
- multi-factor authentication
Definition
MFA, or multi-factor authentication, requires more than one proof of identity to access an account.
Why it matters
MFA reduces the risk that a stolen password alone can compromise domain assets.