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Multi-Factor Authentication Needed for Library Databases

by Sarah Cohn on 2025-08-18T16:36:40-04:00 | 0 Comments

As part of the University-wide efforts to streamline access across systems, the login process to access the City College Libraries' resources has changed.

Accessing Library databases when off-campus now requires your CUNY Login ID (formatted as (first.last##@login.cuny.edu), replacing the previous City College email authentication method.

Additionally, you will need to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) through your CUNY Login account.  

If you have not yet set up CUNY MFA, it is important to complete the setup as soon as possible to avoid any disruption in access to Library databases or other systems (Brightspace, CUNYFirst, etc).

 

Please note that CUNY MFA is a separate MFA account, in addition to the MFA you may already use for your City College Email and CUNY

Microsoft Apps. While all three use the Microsoft Authenticator app, each is managed independently and will appear as a separate entry in your Microsoft Authenticator App.

 

Action Required:

If you have not yet set up CUNY MFA, please do so immediately. Have your smartphone with the Microsoft Authenticator app ready during setup. The resources below could assist you with the setup process.

 

Resources:

 

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Service Desk at (212) 650-7878 or ServiceDesk@ccny.cuny.edu.

 


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