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# Frequently asked questions

# Frequently asked questions - Multi-factor Authentication enforcement {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Details about some of the FAQs due the MFA enforcement.

MFA being a critical security tool against various identity takeover-related attacks. ServiceNow enforces MFA by default post-Yokohama upgrade and making it mandatory for non-SSO logins (users performing login with only user name and password or LDAP based authentication).

MFA enforcement is carried though a MFA policy that is activated by default from Yokohama or upgrade to Yokohama. You can check the following links to learn more about MFA enforcement related questions:

* [MFA enforcement exception](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/2g7Syuq16bbgNNdo2YjHug "FAQ related to MFA enforcement exception and why it’s important.")
* [MFA enforcement requirements -- What and Why](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/BYgnqKThuMegSVsY3Uo8lg "FAQ related to MFA enforcement and why it’s important.")
* [MFA enforcement scope](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hHexIzt3uXfNwtEzA1fDuQ "FAQ related to MFA enforcement scope and why it’s important.")
* [MFA enforcement timeline](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jPBbpHUuf9a6Q2JW6SUyjQ "FAQ related to MFA enforcement timelines and why it’s important.")
* [MFA metrics](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fPJhCr_hEBmvnB7Lu6fgEg "FAQ related to understanding the MFA metrics.")
* [MFA types](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8gXzBTqnjCLFU8ZD1ieNcg "FAQ related to MFA types and why it’s important.")
* [MFA reset](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pnONyWevBi5PEW7cUu701g "FAQ related to MFA reset and why it’s important.")
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