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description: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires users to enter two or more pieces of evidence, or factors, to prove identification. One factor is something the user knows, such as a username and password combination. Other factors are verification methods that the user has in possession, such as an authenticator app or security key.
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# Multi-Factor Authentication in MDP

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires users to enter two or more pieces of evidence, or factors, to prove identification. One factor is something the user knows, such as a username and password combination. Other factors are verification methods that the user has in possession, such as an authenticator app or security key.

Users can enable or disable this functionality from the MDP login page. As of February 1, 2022, MFA is mandatory for all users. For more information, see the [Salesforce Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ](https://help.salesforce.com/apex/HTViewSolution?urlname=Salesforce-Multi-Factor-Authentication-FAQ).

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Note If you’re using single sign-on (SSO) to access the MDP platform, you’re required to use MFA for your SSO identity provider as of February 1, 2022. For more information, see the [MFA requirements for SSO](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=000352937&type=1&language=en_US).

- **[Enable MFA in MDP](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mcidp_dato_getstarted_security_mfa_enable.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Users can enable MFA in their account.
- **[MDP Supported Verification Methods](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mcidp_dato_getstarted_security_mfa_methods.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    When a user logs in to Marketing Cloud Intelligence Data Pipelines for the first time using MFA, the user must select at least one verification method.
- **[Manage MFA Settings in MDP at the User Level](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mcidp_dato_getstarted_security_mfa_settings.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Users can enable MFA and select verification methods from their user profile.
- **[Single Sign-On (SSO) in MDP](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mcidp_dato_getstarted_security_sso.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    SSO makes access easier and more secure for everyone. You can connect to Marketing Cloud Intelligence Data Pipelines without another password to manage.
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