Initial setup of MFA using Microsoft Authenticator App (preferred)

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Setting up Microsoft Authenticator

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On a computer, go to https://myaccount.microsoft.com

Log in using your CampusID credentials (w+ID#@usm.edu) and password.

On the "More information required" page, select Next.

        Select Next on More Information Required pop-up

You will be redirected to the MFA enrollment page. Here, you can setup MFA with the Microsoft Authenticator App on your smartphone.

​​        Setup MFA on your smartphone

On a smartphone, go to the app store and search for Microsoft Authenticator. The application is published by Microsoft Corporation.

         Microsoft Authenticator app

After the app has installed, open the Microsoft Authenticator app. Allow notifications if prompted.

Select the + sign in order to add an account.

Select "Work or School Account".

Select "Scan QR code".

Back to the computer, select next on the "Start by getting the app" screen.

Select next again on the "Set up your account" page.

Use your smartphone to scan the QR code displayed on the screen.

Your account should now be added to the Microsoft Authenticator App. On the computer, select next.

A verification code will be sent to your smartphone. Enter the code to proceed.

The website should show that everything has been setup successfully.

You can proceed to select next and done to finish the guide.

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Article ID: 11
Created
Thu 11/2/23 1:52 PM
Modified
Fri 1/12/24 12:46 PM

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