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by Albertha Leannon Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How to enable MFA in Salesforce
  1. Go to Setup -> Permission Sets -> click New -> enter the Permission Set name -> click Save.
  2. Find System Permissions in the System section -> click Edit -> enable the “Multi-Factor Authentication for User Interface Logins” checkbox -> click Save.

How to enable two factor authentication in Salesforce?

Learning Objectives

  • Set up multi-factor authentication for your users.
  • Use the Salesforce Authenticator app for MFA logins.
  • Get login information about users who log in to your org.

What is the outlook for Salesforce?

Salesforce Outlook Integration

  • Users can now log Outlook emails to Salesforce as actual emails, no longer logging emails as tasks
  • Customized Outlook integration panels can be made for different users. Admins can configure Lightning components to the panel and even download more components from the AppExchange.
  • Users can draft Outlook emails using preconfigured Salesforce templates

How to enable MFA on Salesforce?

  • New: Does risk-based/continuous authentication meet the MFA requirement? ...
  • Updated: Salesforce is temporarily excluding sandbox environments from the MFA requirement. ...
  • Updated: Salesforce is excluding Developer Edition and Partner Developer Edition orgs from the MFA requirement. ...
  • Updated: Is MFA required for RPA or automated testing accounts? ...

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How to enable multi-factor authentication?

Set up multi-factor authentication

  • Before you begin. You must be a Global admin to manage MFA. ...
  • Turn Security defaults on or off. For most organizations, Security defaults offer a good level of additional sign-in security. ...
  • Use Conditional Access policies. If your organization has more granular sign-in security needs, Conditional Access policies can offer you more control.
  • Next steps

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How do I activate Salesforce Authenticator?

From your personal settings, in the Quick Find box, enter Advanced User Details , then select Advanced User Details. No results? In the Quick Find box, enter Personal Information , then select Personal Information. Find App Registration: Salesforce Authenticator, and click Connect.

How do I assign an MFA to a user in Salesforce?

From Setup: Go to leftnav Administer> Manage Users> Permission Sets> Click New. In the permission set overview page> Select System Permissions and Edit and check the box for perm named> Multi-Factor Authentication for User Interface Logins and Save. Save and Done.

How do I set up Multi-Factor Authentication?

0:032:27Set up multi-factor authentication with a mobile device in Microsoft 365 ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMulti-factor authentication provides more security for your business here's how you set it up. WhenMoreMulti-factor authentication provides more security for your business here's how you set it up. When you sign in you'll be prompted to provide more information select next from the drop down menu.

How do I assign an MFA to a user?

Enable a virtual MFA device for an IAM user (console)In the navigation pane, choose Users.In the User Name list, choose the name of the intended MFA user.Choose the Security credentials tab. ... In the Manage MFA Device wizard, choose Virtual MFA device, and then choose Continue. ... Open your virtual MFA app.More items...

Why is multifactor authentication important?

Multi-factor authentication (or MFA) adds an extra layer of protection against threats like phishing attacks, increasing security for your business and your customers.

What is Salesforce MFA?

Salesforce offers simple, innovative MFA solutions that provide a balance between strong security and user convenience. Salesforce products support several types of strong verification methods to satisfy your business and user requirements.

What is MFA verification?

MFA requires a user to validate their identity with two or more forms of evidence — or factors — when they log in. One factor is something the user knows, such as their username and password combination. Other factors are verification methods that the user has in their possession.

What is Salesforce security key?

Security keys are a great solution if mobile devices aren’t an option for your users. Salesforce supports USB, Lightning, and NFC keys that support the WebAuthn or U2F standards, including Yubico’s YubiKeyTM and Google’s TitanTM Security Key.

Can a bad actor gain access to a strong verification method?

While there’s a risk that a password may be compromised, it’s highly unlikely that a bad actor can also gain access to a strong verification method like a security key or authentication app.

Articles How to enable MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) on Salesforce

Salesforce allows for Multi-Factor Authentication to be enabled and will be enforcing MFA for all user logins starting Winter '22. This article provides instructions on enabling MFA in your Org.

Before You Begin

Please connect with Premier Services regarding these steps and a Timeline for enabling.

Option 2: Enable MFA with Session Security Levels

For additional information, see the Salesforce Help and Training article: Enable MFA with Session Security Levels.

What is multi factor authentication?

The Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant is your central hub for delivering MFA to your users. The Assistant guides you through a recommended process for a successful rollout — from evaluating requirements and planning your project to implementing MFA, launching it to users, and driving adoption.

What is MFA in Salesforce?

Implementing MFA is one of the most effective ways your company can increase the security of your Salesforce data. Implementing MFA for products built on the Salesforce Platform is one of the most effective ways your company can increase the security of your Salesforce data. Watch Video.

Can you log into Salesforce without a password?

With Lightning Login, you can log in to your Salesforce account without having to type in a password. Just click your username and tap to approve the login with Salesforce Authenticator and the added security of your thumbprint.

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