How to setup Microsoft Authenticator

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Setting up the app

MFA is a very important part of online security. Verifying your identity using a second factor such as your Smart Phone prevents anyone but you from logging in, even if they know your password.

Setting up MFA on your phone is quick and easy, and once setup will only require you to select ‘Approve’ on a notification rather than entering a code like you might be used to with other MFA.

Browse to the following address on your computer and login
https://aka.ms/mfasetup
Click next on this screen
Download the Microsoft Authenticator, then choose Next
The MFA app can be downloaded via the following links:

Microsoft Authenticator for Android

Microsoft Authenticator for IOS
Follow the steps described
Follow the instructions on the screen:
On your phone
Scan the QR code on the screen with your phone, then click next
Microsoft will now send a notification to your phone
On Your phone, select the notification, then choose Approve
Setup complete

For future sign in’s, you will be prompted like below and will receive a notification on your mobile.

Upgrade from SMS MFA to Microsoft Authenticator MFA

Browse to the following website and log in: https://aka.ms/mfasetup
Click next, then enter your MFA code
Once signed in click on “Add Method” under Security Info Page
Choose Authenticator App and then “Add”
Download the Microsoft Authenticator on your phone,

The MFA app can be downloaded via the following links:
Microsoft Authenticator for Android
Microsoft Authenticator for IOS

Once you are ready, select Next
When prompted, allow notifications for the app on your phone, then select Next
On your phone, select Add Account, then Work or school account
Scan the QR code on the computers screen with your phone, then click next
Microsoft will now send a notification to your phone
On Your phone, select the notification, then choose Approve
Setup complete
Navigate back to https://aka.ms/mfasetup
Next to “Default sign-in method” click on Change.
Choose “Microsoft Authenticator – Notification” from the drop-down