Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

MFA is a technology designed to enhance the security of the identity verification process, making it more difficult for intruders to use your identity to access systems.

It requires more than a password for access – like a code sent to your phone – to protect against unauthorized entry and safeguard information.

Even if your password has been stolen, the second step in the login process will prevent someone from logging in.

No. The MFA security feature is required for everyone using Legal Aid Alberta systems.

Yes, it is OK to use your personal mobile device to register as a verification option.

No.  Registering for MFA does not give LAA access to your device.

As an alternative to using a mobile phone, you can use your landline phone or office phone to verify via phone call.

If you purchase a new phone, please email [email protected] for technical assistance.

Please note that MFA will not work if your device has not been registered. 

Yes. MFA works with Apple products using the following Apple operating systems: iOS, macOS, and iPadOS.

After you have completed MFA verification, you can save your identity verification by checking the box Don’t ask again for 90 days. You will not be prompted with a text or call for the next 90 days.

You will be required to authenticate once every 90 days.

Assistants and support staff must submit an application for an Assistant Account in Lawyer Portal in order to access a Roster Lawyer’s account in Lawyer Portal.

Once MFA set-up is completed on the Assistant Account, the Roster Lawyer will share a Token from their account with the Assistant Account.

If you lose your phone, please email [email protected] for technical assistance.

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