Option 1: Enable MFA via a Permission Set
- Create a Permission Set with the following Permissions Navigate to Setup and search for Permission Sets. Click the New button. ...
- Assign Permission Set to User Navigate to Setup and search for Users. Click on the User you wish to update. ...
- Logout and Login As User using MFA
- Go to Setup -> Permission Sets -> click New -> enter the Permission Set name -> click Save.
- Find System Permissions in the System section -> click Edit -> enable the “Multi-Factor Authentication for User Interface Logins” checkbox -> click Save.
What is the MFA requirement for Salesforce?
That’s why, beginning February 1, 2022, Salesforce will require customers to use MFA in order to access Salesforce products. Use the MFA Requirement Checker to see if your implementation will satisfy this requirement. Learn everything there is to know about the MFA requirement, with answers to the most common questions.
How do you implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Salesforce?
Plan your MFA project, including rollout, change management, and support strategies, so you have a clear path to a successful launch. With your project plan in place and your stakeholders aligned, the next step is doing the work to deliver multi-factor authentication (MFA) to your Salesforce users.
How does Salesforce Lightning login meet the MFA standard?
Lightning Login meets the MFA standard by requiring two authentication factors: Salesforce Authenticator (something a user has) and a PIN or biometric scan on their mobile device (something the user is). See Enable Lightning Logins for Password-Free Logins in Salesforce Help for more information.
Which users should I set up MFA for?
We strongly recommend setting up MFA for all users who log in to your Salesforce products. We make it easy with simple, innovative MFA solutions that provide a balance between strong security and user convenience.
How do I set up my MFA authentication?
Turn on Modern authentication for your organizationIn the Microsoft 365 admin center, in the left nav choose Settings > Org settings.Under the Services tab, choose Modern authentication, and in the Modern authentication pane, make sure Enable Modern authentication is selected. Choose Save changes.
How do I enable MFA for SSO in Salesforce?
To set up the Salesforce MFA service, take these steps. In Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Session , then select Session Settings. In Session Security Levels, make sure your SSO configuration is in the Standard column. And make sure Multi-Factor Authentication is in the High Assurance column.
How does Salesforce MFA work?
What is MFA and why is Salesforce requiring it? MFA is a secure authentication method that requires users to prove their identity by supplying two or more pieces of evidence (or “factors”) when they log in. One factor is something the user knows, such as their username and password.
Do we have to enable MFA at both the SSO and Salesforce levels?
Do we have to enable MFA at both the SSO and Salesforce levels? No. If MFA is enabled for your SSO identity provider, you don't need to enable Salesforce's MFA for users who log in via SSO.
Can SSO and MFA work together?
When combined, SSO can help limit employee frustration and increase password strength, while MFA allows for verification of user identity prior to them logging into any application or network you want to maintain tight control over. Let's dive into each and see what makes the SSO + MFA combo so strong.
Does SSO count as MFA Salesforce?
Is MFA required for Salesforce products that are accessed via single sign-on (SSO)? Yes, the MFA requirement applies to all users who access a Salesforce product's user interface, whether by logging in directly or via SSO.
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.
MFA Essentials
MFA is an effective way to increase protection for user accounts against common threats like phishing attacks, credential stuffing, and account takeovers. It adds another layer of security to your login process by requiring users to enter two or more pieces of evidence — or factors — to prove they’re who they say they are.
Requirement to Enable MFA
Beginning February 1, 2022, Salesforce will require customers to use MFA in order to access Salesforce products. All internal users who log in to Salesforce products (including partner solutions) through the user interface must use MFA for every login.
Scope of the MFA Requirement
Customers can satisfy the MFA requirement by enabling MFA for all internal users who log in to Salesforce products (including partner solutions) through the user interface. See the following tables for full details about how user types, login types, and environments are affected by the requirement.
MFA for SSO Logins to Salesforce Products
On its own, SSO doesn’t satisfy the MFA requirement. With a well-implemented SSO strategy, you can reduce some of the risks associated with weak or reused passwords, and make it easier for your users to log in to frequently used applications.
Verification Methods for MFA
Let’s start with verification methods that don’t satisfy the requirement, whether you’re using your SSO identity provider’s MFA services or Salesforce’s MFA for direct logins.
MFA User Experience
After MFA is enabled for user interface logins, each user must have at least one registered verification method before they can log in. The registration process connects a method to the user's Salesforce account. Users can register methods at any time.
Roll Out MFA
We have several cross-product resources to help you learn how to prepare for and roll out MFA, including: