Managing passwords for University accounts is important because it helps to protect your personal and academic information. Here are some reasons why password management is crucial:

Secure passwords protect:

• Your personal information such as address, phone number and other identifying details about you
• Against academic fraud. If your student account is compromised, hackers may seek to edit grades or steal research materials
• System integrity. To keep the University's network safe

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an additional layer of security to protect your online accounts by requiring a second form of authentication in addition to a password. Microsoft Authenticator is the 2FA application used by University of Sunderland. 

For more information on how to set up your authentication, read this Microsoft Authenticator guide. (links to a page on SharePoint, you may need to login to access).