Xamk Learn

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the Learn learning environment (available from 10 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026)

MFA (multi-factor authentication) is a Microsoft login security policy that verifies the user's identity using another method in addition to their password, such as the Microsoft Authenticator app or a text message code. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) improves the security of logging in to the Learn learning environment.

What does MFA mean?

MFA means that logging in requires two steps:

1. username and password
2. separate confirmation (for example, via a mobile app or text message/phone call)

The long form of the username is used to log in (students: username@edu.xamk.fi and staff: username@xamk.fi).

MFA:n käyttöönotto lyhyesti

When you log in to Learn for the first time after enabling MFA, the system will automatically guide you to enable MFA.

During activation:

• you select a verification method that suits you
• you confirm your selection according to the instructions on the screen

Available verification methods in Xamk

MFA authentication can be done in the following ways:

• Authentication requested by a mobile application
  • For example, a login request accepted through the Microsoft Authenticator application or a one-time code provided by the application.
• Text message confirmation (SMS)
  • A 4-8-digit one-time code is sent to your phone, which is entered when logging in to the website requesting it.
• Phone call
  • Login is confirmed by answering the automated phone call according to the instructions.

Read more detailed instructions in Xamk MFA instructions (Xamk) and Multi-factor authentication (Lux-intranet, requires login).

Working without a smartphone

Note! MFA is also available without a smartphone.

If you do not have a smartphone or cannot use the mobile app, you can also log in to Learn in the following ways:

• Text message confirmation (SMS)
• Phone call

If you need to select or change the MFA option, you can do so according to the instructions in the MFA settings.