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Push Notification MFA

Authentication

A login method that asks you to approve a sign-in on your phone.

Definition

Push MFA sends a notification to your phone asking “Is this you?” and you approve or deny.

In plain English A login method that asks you to approve a sign-in on your phone.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It’s convenient, but can be abused if you approve prompts you didn’t request.

Example

Example: A login attempt triggers a phone notification that you tap to approve.