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Beginning March 3rd, HMIS will be integrating multi-factor authentication for all user logins. When logging in, users will be prompted to submit a one-time passcode sent to either the cell number or email address on file for the account. This decision was made to better protect the individuals we serve by adding yet another layer of security to the sensitive details we collect.
We encourage all users to review their HMIS Contact Information during the month of February and ensure their phone numbers are up to date, otherwise they may experience difficulties accessing their account once MFA is activated.
To review and change your HMIS Contact Information, to go "MY CASWORTHY" > "My Info" > verify your info > "Save".
The cell number used for your account does not need to be a work-provided number, and it will not be used to contact you other than providing you with the one-time passcode. The numbers saved to your account will not be shown anywhere in HMIS, nor will they be included in HMIS User Lists requested for internal audits.
If you do not have a mobile phone capable of receiving text messages, or for other reasons will not be able to accept work-related text messages, the Cell Phone text-box should be left blank, and your account will default to sending the authentication code to your email on file. Once a login is successfully authenticated, the device will be registered for 14 days.
The official date for this update will be Monday, March 3rd. We will send reminders in the coming weeks to give due warning beforehand.
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