MFA is Multi-Factor Authentication - sometimes also called 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)
It provides an extra layer of security by using:
Something you know (your password) +
Something you have (your phone) =
To securely access your account and the data associated with it
Help protect your NICC account.
Help protect against malicious cyber actors.
It is a good idea to have more then one method ready on your NICC account (login.nicc.edu) that way you can select a different one if something happens to your phone or Google Authenticator app.
For instance, having the Google Authenticator, email, and text (SMS) filled in and getting a backup set of OTPs printed would allow you to get into your account if one of them isn't accessible to you anymore (i.e. phone breaks)
If the other methods are not setup to use or you have any issues, please contact the Helpdesk at 844-642-2338, ext 555.