Login / Passwort / MFA – Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung

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Login / Passwort / MFA – Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung

Hochschulkonto aktivieren/ freischalten

On the page https://www.hs-coburg.de/activate, you can activate your university account and set your initial password.

During activation, your login name (e.g., mic1234s@hs-coburg.de) will be displayed.

Forgot your login name?

Your personal login name (e.g., mic1234s@hs-coburg.de) is printed on the back of your student ID card.

Forgotten your password?

On the website https://myapps.hs-coburg.de/s/passwort-vergessen, you can reset your password yourself if you’ve forgotten it.

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) for Your University Services

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) for Your University Services– More than just a username and password –

Secure your account now with MFA—the simple and secure way to log in to university services

MFA has been enabled for all accounts since March 2024.

NEED HELP?
or by email: IT-SERVICE@hs-coburg.de
ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK

 

Help with MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

Screenshot of a Hochschule Coburg page guiding users to set up Microsoft Authenticator, with steps to install or use the app and options to select another method or app, and a highlighted "Weiter" (Next) button. at Hochschule Coburg

Choose the right login methods

  1. Passkey (master key) in your personal account (Google, Apple ID) or on a hardware key (Yubikey, …)
  2. Microsoft Authenticator app
  3. Other authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator, TOTP, etc.)

We recommend setting up Microsoft Authenticator + Passkey.

Are you already using MFA?

Then please help your fellow students and colleagues get set up and share your positive experiences.

Did you have any problems with MFA? If so, please send a brief message to IT-Service@hs-coburg.de
We’ll try to resolve the issue for you and everyone else to make MFA easier to use.

Why is MFA necessary?

More and more of your personal data is being stored in a wide variety of systems.
We aim to make it increasingly difficult for unauthorized individuals to access this data.
We want your data to be easily accessible to you.

MFA (multi-factor authentication) means, among other things, that you have a variety of options for accessing your protected data in different situations.

Passwords alone are not sufficient for this purpose.

That’s why, at MFA, you use personal devices you trust to log in.
These can be personal computers, your phone, smartphones, or hardware tokens (e.g., Yubikey USB chip, smart cards).

When you set up MFA, a trust relationship is permanently “established” between you, your personal device, and your Microsoft 365 account.

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A secure storage area within the device (TPM chip) stores your Microsoft 365 digital identity.

No hacker has access to your physical device. This prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing your data.

For Experts: Login Factors at the University

To access your data, you can combine factors

  • With a password
    , plus
  • a TOTP app (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, …)

And in addition, without a password with

  • Authentication app (Microsoft) image-20240119203946-2 on your smartphone, which is protected by a PIN (at least 6 digits), fingerprint, or Face ID (Recommended)
  • A hardware token (e.g., Yubikey) protected by a PIN (rarely recommended) FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY:
  • Hello for Business for your work computer, protected by a PIN (at least 6 digits), fingerprint, or Face ID

Your devices (computers, mobile devices, etc.) and your apps and programs remember your access credentials and rarely prompt you for them.

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For more information on the MFA activation process, visit mycampus

FAQs

"Why am I asked for my login information several times a day?"

When you set up MFA, a trust relationship is permanently “established” between you, your personal device, and your Microsoft 365 account.

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If you are asked for your login credentials multiple times a day, this may be due to the following reasons:

  • You delete all cookies when you close your browser.
    Solution: Add the two addresses “azure.com” and “microsoftonline.com” to your list of exceptions.

You can also get help at IT-Service@hs-coburg.de

"Do I need to install Microsoft Authenticator as an app?"

No. You do NOT need to install the “Microsoft Authenticator app”!

For MFA, a passkey in your personal account (Google, Apple ID) or a TOTP app is sufficient.

If you see the “Protect your account” message and do not want to install Microsoft Authenticator, you can do the following:

A login prompt from Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts appears on a computer screen, offering the option to skip setting up multi-factor authentication. This option is highlighted in a green oval with the text “Skip for now (can be done 3 more times)” at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

"Do I need a smartphone or a cell phone?" (Keyword: TOTP)

No.
When you set up MFA, a “ trust relationship “ is established between your personal devices and your Microsoft 365 account.
This is also possible without a smartphone or cell phone.

However, a mobile device (smartphone, phone with SMS, voice calls, or an app) offers particular flexibility for logging in with MFA at any time.

MFA on your computer

You can, however, use secure login with MFA even without a smartphone or phone.
Simply install an app with MFA functionality (TOTP), such as a password manager (Bitwarten, KeePassXC, etc.), on your computer.

Then visit the website https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info

"How can I log out or sign out?"

How can I log out or sign out?

The logout functions in some applications (Moodle, MyCampus, etc.) do not work because the application automatically logs you back in via SSO (Single Sign-On, Shibboleth, Azure AD) when you reopen it.

On the website
https://myaccount.microsoft.com/device-list
you can log out of the browser you’re using.

Screenshot showing a link to log out
On this webpage, you can also view your registered devices. If a device is lost, you can “deactivate” it there.

On a device management interface—which is typically accessible after successfully logging in using multi-factor authentication—a green-bordered button appears with the German text “Deactivate Lost Device.” at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Microsoft Authenticator app for your smartphone

1. Open the website

(It’s best to open this website on a computer or tablet)

mysignins.microsoft.com

2. Log in with your university account

Log in using your full username (e.g., mic1234s@hs-coburg.de).
This is not an email address.

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3. Enable Microsoft Authenticator for your account

Screenshot of the security information settings, where you can add a sign-in method.

A German login screen displays options for adding a login method, with the

Screenshot of a setup page for Microsoft Authenticator in German, with instructions for installing the app for multi-factor authentication, a green arrow pointing to Step 1, and a blue “Next” button circled in the lower right corner. at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Screenshot of a help page for setting up Microsoft Authenticator, which guides users through the multi-factor authentication process; a green arrow points to an icon labeled “1,” and another arrow points to the blue “Next” button—crucial steps for securing your login at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

4. Microsoft Authenticator app for your smartphone

QR-Code mit einem blauen Vorhängeschloss und einem Personensymbol in der Mitte, das für eine sichere Anmeldung und Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung steht. at Hochschule Coburg

Google Play

A QR code featuring a blue padlock and a person icon in the center, which may represent security or multi-factor authentication during login, or password protection. at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

iOS App Store

5. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone

A green arrow points to a plus sign (+) in the upper-right corner of the user interface of a mobile app labeled “Authentic...” and indicates where users can add new login credentials or set up multi-factor authentication for added security. at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

A German app screen for adding an account, featuring options for a business or school account, as well as a pop-up window displaying the

Follow the remaining instructions.

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Done.

Stay logged in

Your devices (computers, mobile devices, etc.) or your apps and programs remember your login credentials and rarely ask for them again.

Therefore: Select “STAY LOGGED IN” on your personal devices!

6. Enable passwordless sign-in with Microsoft Authenticator

Open your account in the app (Microsoft Authenticator) and select “Enable sign-in by phone”

A smartphone screen displays the Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts profile, with a green arrow pointing to a green button labeled “Activate Phone Login,” highlighting the secure login process using multi-factor authentication. at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Follow the remaining instructions.

A notification from the Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts is visible on a smartphone screen, indicating that passwordless login and multi-factor authentication are enabled; this is highlighted by a green oval and an arrow. at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Once your smartphone is registered, you can use “passwordless sign-in.”

For example, on the page https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info

The website of Coburg University of Applied Sciences was translated using translation software provided by a third-party provider such as DeepL. The official text is the German version of the website. No liability is assumed, either explicitly or implicitly, for the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of the translations into another language.