This short presentation will share how our institution enabled Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Open Journal Systems (OJS) to improve the security of editorial and administrative accounts. After a joint review with central IT, we addressed common vulnerabilities, outdated accounts, shared logins, and weak password practices through a careful cleanup and role reassignment to protect the integrity of our hosted journals. With an upgrade, staged testing, and steady collaboration across departments, we introduced MFA through the PKP OpenID Connect plugin and supported users through a smooth transition. The result is a more secure publishing environment with stronger protection for privileged accounts in line with institutional standards and a more dependable editorial publishing process. The talk will share the steps we followed, the problems we encountered, and the lessons that helped guide the process, offering practical direction and valuable guidance for libraries planning similar improvements.
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