Cardinal MFA: SMS and Phone Options End April 27 for Non-COV Agencies
March 25, 2026
Effective Monday, April 27, VITA is retiring SMS (text) and phone call MFA options for Non-COV agencies.
Non-COV agency users currently using text or phone call verification for Cardinal login must switch to a supported MFA method before April 27.
COV Agency users: SMS and voice call multi-factor authentication (MFA) are being phased out according to a schedule set by VITA. Please look for an update from your agency regarding your specific transition date.
For more information about your Cardinal MFA options visit: https://cardinalproject.virginia.gov/mfa