Azure/Office 365 - MFA User Guide

MFA, or Multi Factor Authentication is the standard in securing all sorts of accounts. What it basically means is that it adds another layer of confirming your identity. In this guide we'll show you how to set it up using your phone.

Microsoft Authenticator App

1. Download the Microsoft Authenticator application from their respective App Store:

• Apple App Store
• Google Play Store

2. Once the app is installed, sign in to your account at office.com on your computer. You should see the following prompt after logging in. Click on Next through the following prompts.

3. Once the QR code is generated as on the screen below, proceed with scanning the QR code through the Authenticator app.

If you already have the app installed previously:

• Click on the + sign in the top right corner of the screen, Select Work or School account, then Scan QR Code and scan the code shown on the screen.

If you’ve opened the app for the first time

• Select Scan QR code and scan the QR code provided on the screen.

4. After you scanned the QR code, click Next on the computer. You will be prompted to verify that the app connected successfully. Enter the code on the screen to your Authenticator app.

5. You should receive confirmation that the App has been registered.

6. You’re all set!
    

Set up authentication with phone number

1. If you don’t have a smartphone or can’t use the Authenticator app, you can set up MFA over your phone number.
2. On the following screen, select I want to set up a different method.

3. Select Phone on the next prompt.

4. Enter your phone number, select if you would like to receive a code over SMS or if you want to be called, and click Next.

5. Enter the code that is provided to you over the message or call and click Next.

6. You should receive confirmation that it’s set up successfully, click Done to finish the sign in.