---
title: MFA setup
description: When a user signs on with PingFederate, the PingOne MFA IdP Adapter allows PingFederate to initiate multi-factor authentication (MFA) challenges using PingOne MFA.
component: pingone
page_id: pingone:pingone_mfa_integration_kit:pf_p1_mfa_ik_mfa_setup
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/integrations/pingone/pingone_mfa_integration_kit/pf_p1_mfa_ik_mfa_setup.html
revdate: June 15, 2024
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
---

# MFA setup

When a user signs on with PingFederate, the PingOne MFA IdP Adapter allows PingFederate to initiate multi-factor authentication (MFA) challenges using PingOne MFA.

## About this task

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|   | The MFA setup section is optional and independent from the CIBA setup section. |

## Steps

1. Complete the steps in [Creating a CIBA authentication policy in PingOne](pf_p1_mfa_ik_creating_a_ciba_authentication_policy_p1.html).

2. Complete the steps in [Configuring a CIBA authenticator instance](pf_p1_mfa_ik_configuring_a_ciba_authenticator_instance.html).

3. Complete the steps in [Adding PingOne MFA to your authentication policy](pf_p1_mfa_ik_adding_p1_mfa_to_your_authentication_policy.html).