The plain-English version
An authentication process using more than one distinct category of factor.
Why it matters
It can reduce dependence on a single stolen credential.
Let’s make it click
A sign-in flow combines a password with a supported possession-based authenticator.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
Two steps are not necessarily two independent factors; recovery paths and session handling also influence the resulting protection.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: MFA requires distinct categories of independent factors; two steps of the same kind need not constitute MFA.