This will work with Linux the same way any OTP based authenticator works. You'll get your code from MS Authenticator and use it, and you're good for 90 days, very similar to how Google Authenticator works. What will not work, according to what I'm told, is POP or IMAP. -- Craig On 11/26/19, 8:13 AM, "Osborn, James C." <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Craig, Will there be any options for Linux users? -James On 11/25/19 8:29 PM, Habib, Salman wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > In 2020 Q2 it is likely that the Lab will move to an MFA system for > email. We were informed today that BIS has selected Microsoft > Authenticator (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/authenticator) > for this purpose. Of order ten volunteers from CPS are needed to try out > this system and provide feedback (apparently the R&D divisions have not > yet provided first users). Please get back to me ASAP if you want to help. > > If you use other email clients, e.g., Mac, Thunderbird (w/IMAP), it is > very likely, if I am not wrong, that you will no longer have access to > them in future (Linux users may want to think about this). Apparently > all Labs have to go to MFA although individual solutions will vary. As > part of due diligence re CPS needs. I'll be in touch with other > organizations to see what they are implementing. > > Please send constructive comments to me. > > Cheers > > Salman > > PS I am ccing Craig Stacey to correct any misconceptions in my email. > > _______________________________________________ > cps-employees mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.anl.gov/mailman/listinfo/cps-employees >