Open a browser on your computer and go to sign in to your Office 365 work or school account. Set up MFA with Authenticator App:ĭownload and install Microsoft Authenticator App for your mobile device. If you've previously set up your security info, but you want to make changes, you can follow the steps in the various method-based how-to articles. You'll only see this prompt if you haven’t set up the security info required by your organization. If you do not have a local administrator please email can follow these steps if you're prompted to set up your security info immediately after you sign-in to your work or school account. If you are not sure the account is enabled for MFA please contact your local help desk. Microsoft 365 will ask for your mobile number, then send you an SMS message containing a 6-digit code to verify your device.Note: Before attempting to configure the Authenticator app your account must be enabled for multi-factor authentication by the organizations administrator.
If you would rather use SMS messages sent to your phone instead, select I want to set up a different method. If you don't have it installed there is a link provided to download it. If you have it installed on your mobile device, select Next and follow the prompts to add this account. The default authentication method is to use the free Microsoft Authenticator app. After you choose Sign in, you'll be prompted for more information. Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account with your password like you normally do. For example, you first enter your password and, when prompted, you also type a dynamically generated verification code provided by an authenticator app or sent to your phone. Tip: Want to know more about multi-factor authentication? See What is: Multifactor authentication.īy setting up MFA, you add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account sign-in.
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