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Multi-factor authentication for UK visa sponsors: SMS manual 13

Step-by-step guide to using multi-factor authentication (MFA) when logging into the sponsorship management system (SMS).

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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
28 August 2026
Last updated:
2 October 2026
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  1. Updated instructions for completing the form for date of birth changes only, on page 42 of the manual.

  2. Updated contact details in 'frequently asked questions' section.

  3. Updated the glossary to add one time passcode and multi-factor authentication.

  4. Added accessible HTML.

  5. First published.

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SMS guide 13: Multi-factor authentification (MFA) (accessible)

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SMS guide 13: Multi-factor authentification (MFA)

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This guide tells users about what multi-factor authentication (MFA) is, how it works and why it has been introduced. It provides steps on how to log in to the sponsorship management system (SMS) using MFA.

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