Multi Factor Authentication
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is one of the important steps to help you keep your accounts safe from hackers. Instead of relying only on a password, which can be guessed or stolen, MFA adds another simple step, like entering a code sent to your phone.
This extra layer of protection makes it much harder for anyone to access your personal information without your permission.
Want to learn how to turn it on? Continue to read below for easy instructions to activate MFA and keep your accounts secure.
How to turn on MFA
Each software or service you are using can have a different type of MFA application with similarities. Below is a list of commonly used websites and social media applications that you should protect against cyber security threats with MFA.
Click on the service providers on the table below to be directed to their websites for simple instructions on how to set up MFA for that service.
| User or email accounts | Online Banking | Online shopping | Social media and communication | Government services |
| Microsoft Gmail Apple ID Yahoo! | ANZ CBA NAB Westpac Macquarie PayPal | Woolworths Coles Amazon eBay | Facebook and Facebook Messenger | MyGov |