Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides a layered approach to secure access to online accounts by requiring a user to present two (or more) distinct identifying "factors" before access is granted to the account or online resource. The first factor is commonly referred to as "something you know". At UH, this "something you know" would be your normal UH Login credentials (UH Username and password). This "something you know" username and password combination has been the most common method for authentication in the industry for decades, but has significant security weaknesses: used as the sole factor for authentication, this method is susceptible to brute force, credential stuffing, and phishing attacks and should a user's credentials be compromised, would allow immediate access to an attacker.
Your UH Username is your personal electronic key to email, Internet access, registration for classes, and various other services. Here you will find information on getting a UH Username for yourself or for a department; utilities to manage your UH Username; and a list of services available to you. As with all information technology privileges, please be aware of the governing IT policies.