Multi-factor authentication refers to a system that authenticates users with an additional factor in addition to their ID and password when logging in to various services. Multi-factor authentication is also used when using the Meiji Gakuin University’s online services.
Authentication is required when logging in from off-campus networks. (Authentication is valid for 90 days)
Please take action as soon as possible since it is necessary to set up the system by yourself in advance.
■ Image of the “Authentication” procedure
(Example) Authentication procedure with smartphone app.
● When accessing MG Mail,
①Enter your MG Mail address and password.
②You will be asked to “authorize” on your phone.
③Approve with your phone.
● Once “authenticated,” you can access MG Mail.

■ Type of authentication method
Device Type | Authentication method | Authentication Procedures |
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Smartphones | App (Microsoft Authenticator) | Enter the 2-digit number displayed on the screen in the application. |
Smartphones or Regular cell phone | Text (SMS) | Enter the 6-digit code that was texted to you. |
Landline or Regular cell phone | Call (Voice) | Press the requested key to validate your phone. |
Setup Manual
1.Determine the authentication method by referring to the flow chart on the right.
2.Refer to the following manual to set up.

■ Manual for setting up using a PC and phone device. *Recommended
Authentication method | Manual |
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![]() ![]() | by app |
![]() | by text(SMS) |
![]() | by phone(Voice) |
■ Manual for setting up without a PC and using only a phone device (advanced)
*Only Japanese-language manuals are available at this time.
- Work promptly in a good network environment. *Interruption of work may result in a timeout.
- Have your computer and the phone device you wish to set up ready at hand.
How to Check “Security Info”
- Access the “Security Info” section of your MAIN account to see which devices are registered.
■ Security info : https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
■ Setting Example
- Landline(Voice only)*Alternate
- Smartphone(Text or Voice)
- Smartphone app
- Tablet app

- By default, authentication by application is given top priority.
If you set up authentication by application on more than one phone, they will be sent at the same time.(exsample: Set up on the phone and iPad)
- We recommend setting up the system on multiple devices in case of model change or loss. (exsample: Smartphone and landline)
- Multiple units can be registered for the application. (exsample: Smartphone and landline)
- Up to 3 phones can be registered (1 with text (SMS), 2 with voice only)
Reset (initialize) multi-factor authentication
- If the above procedure does not resolve the problem, it is necessary to reset (initialize) the system at the Information Technology Center.
- After the reset is complete, please set up multi-factor authentication from the beginning.
■How to apply for reset.
- Since identification is required, this will be done in person at the Information Technology Center.
*Applications cannot be submitted by any other means (telephone, e-mail, etc.).- Full-time faculty members must bring their faculty/staff ID card.
- In case of emergency, please contact the Information Technology Center.
- Procedures by phone from distant locations (special exception)

Published: 12/18/2024