BMCC Library FAQs

In June 2025, CUNY implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) in CUNY Login, the university's single sign-on (SSO) system. This affects patron access to OneSearch and library e-resources, major CUNY systems (such as CUNYfirst, Brightspace, Zoom, and so on), and any service using CUNY Login.

Please note the following:

• CUNY Login MFA requires Microsoft Authenticator (no SMS option in the current documentation)
• This affects library patron access to e-resources
• The setup process is separate from other campus MFA systems

. If you are already have Microsoft 365 MFA set up, you will have two MFA methods within Microsoft Authenticator:

• One that shows popup notifications with 2-digit codes (Microsoft 365)
• One that displays rotating 6-digit TOTP codes (CUNY Login MFA)

So while it’s the same app, patrons will need to set up this additional CUNY-specific account.

Please see this page for detailed instructions on how to set this up: https://cuny-ols.libanswers.com/faq/427020