Identity & Account Access

Information about StarID, sign-in, passwords, multifactor authentication (MFA), account security, and Identity 3.0 changes.

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Multi-Factor Authentication

Articles and guides for setting up, managing, and troubleshooting MFA to keep your account secure and ensure uninterrupted access to college resources.
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Identity 3.0 and sign-in changes

Minnesota State is implementing Identity 3.0 (IAM 3.0), a modernization of the identity and account management system used throughout Minnesota State colleges and universities. Identity 3.0 will replace the current Enterprise Identity Management system and improve how accounts are managed across campus and enterprise systems. Most employees should experience little or no change to their login experience. Students and employee-students may see changes to some login processes after migration.

MFA - Use an Alternate Authenticator App

Set up Google Authenticator, Duo Mobile, or another authenticator app as your multi-factor authentication method for your Minnesota State Microsoft 365 account.

MFA changes and supported authentication options

Microsoft is retiring SMS text messages and phone calls as authentication methods on February 1, 2027. Users who rely on these methods will need to move to a supported authentication option.

New StarID Password Requirements

Minnesota State is updating StarID password requirements to strengthen account security and align with current password practices.