As per NCDPI, ALL staff NCEdCloud users must utilize Multiple Factor Authentication (MFA) by July 1, 2026. We plan to make this change before the deadline to ensure a smooth transition. The implementation will occur on a school by school basis. Therefore, all users will be forced to use NCEDCloud MFA within the next few weeks.Please opt in to use MFA as soon as possible so when the mandatory time comes for your location you will be ready. Watch this video first as it explains the opt-in process before choosing options below..There are two different ways to use an Authenticator and receive a Time-Based One-Time Passcode (TOTP). You can choose either recommended option below to activate the MFA process.Each link has step-by-step setup instructions for MFA via NCEdCloud:Option 1: Install an authenticator app•    Google Authenticator (mobile app, free)•    Microsoft Authenticator (mobile app, free)Instructions for Option 1 are listed here:  https://docs.ncedcloud.org/docs/getting-started-with-totpOption 2: (Single Device Usage Only) NCEdCloud MFA with the Authenticator Chrome ExtensionInstructions for Option 2 are listed here:  https://docs.ncedcloud.org/docs/setting-up-ncedcloud-mfa-with-authenticator-chrome-extension