Install an Authenticator App
If you already have an Authenticator App, move to the Enable Multi-factor Authentication section below.
You can use the same Authenticator App for all applications that support Multi-factor Authentication. The authenticator app can be installed on any device you possess. For these instructions we’ll assume you’d like to use your phone as the device to use an Authenticator App on. If you’re unsure, reach out to your IT administrator.
For iPhone, install Microsoft Authenticator from the . For Android, install Microsoft Authenticator from the . Enable Multi-factor Authentication
In the Security section, click the toggle switch to the right of Multi-factor authentication A modal should appear, click the checkbox next to “I understand I'll need to complete
Set up Multi-factor Authentication to access my account.” You should now see a screen that looks like this
On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator app Tap the plus sign (+) or Add Account. Tap “Work or school account” If the app asks for permission to access your camera, tap “Allow”. Point your phone's camera at the QR code displayed on your computer screen. The account should be added automatically to the app and a six-digit one time code will be displayed. On your computer enter the one time code You’re done! You should now be signed in with Multi-factor Authentication.
For future logins, you’ll be asked for a one-time code. Just open your authenticator app to get a new code to enter.
