Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication or MFA is part of a broader effort to increase Atlantic City Public Schools cybersecurity readiness to provide additional protection to our district systems and applications. This will significantly reduce the likelihood of an outside-party gaining access to internal systems or compromising accounts by requiring an additional authentication step at the time of login.
MS Authenticator App
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you forget your mobile device at home, please contact the Data Center at helpdesk@acboe.org.
Microsoft Office365 Applications. Most commonly used by staff are District eMail and TEAMS.
You will be able to choose a primary authentication method when you register, which you can change or update at any time. Technology Department recommends using the Microsoft Authenticator App Verification Code. Current options are outlined below:
Verification Method and Description
Verification Code (Microsoft Authenticator Application Required)
The Mobile Microsoft Authenticator app will generate a verification code that updates every 30 seconds. You will be asked to enter the most current verification code in the sign-in screen. (Recommended for locations with spotty cellular service – no internet required).
Mobile Notification (Microsoft Authenticator Application Required)
A push notification is sent to the authenticator app on your smartphone asking you to Authenticate your log in.
Text Messages
A text message with a 6-digit code is sent to your mobile device that you will input to complete the authentication process.
Phone Calls
A call is placed to your mobile phone asking you to verify you are signing in. Press the # key to complete the authentication process.
Use our MFA First Time Set Up Guide or watch a 3-minute instructional video MS Authenticator App. For questions regarding the Microsoft Authenticator App, please refer to Microsoft's Authenticator page.
Link to access MS Authenticator App Set-Up.