How to register for Multi-Factor Authenticator using the Microsoft Authenticator App

What you'll need

Access to a web browser on your computer.
A mobile phone that is connected to the internet via wifi or has a valid data plan

Your mobile phone needs to be running one of these versions:

Android 8.0 or later
iOS 15 or later
Windows 10 Mobile 14393.0 or later

Connect your Account

Step 1: On your computer, Open a web browser and go to: https://myaccount.microsoft.com

Step 2: Sign in with your school or work email and password

Step 3: Click on "update info" in the security info box

Step 4: Click on "+ Add sign-in method"

Step 5: A pop up menu appears, Click on "Microsoft Authenticator"

The University supports Microsoft Authenticator as the main sign-in method for MFA. Other options, like phone calls and text messages, are being phased out. For more information, see the article here

A pop up box appears requesting you install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.

For iPhone users

Open the AppStore on your phone and type Microsoft Authenticator app on the search tab.
Click on “Get” to download on your mobile phone.

For Android and Windows users

Open the PlayStore on your phone and type Microsoft Authenticator app on the search tab.
Click on “Install” to download on your mobile phone.

Step 6: Once the Microsoft authenticator app is installed on your phone click "Next" on your computer screen.

Step 7: A box will appear asking you to set up your account click "Next"

Step 8: A QR code will appear, Open the authenticator app on your phone and click on the "+" at the top right

Step 9: Choose "Work or School account" then tap "Scan QR code"

Step 10: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code on your computer screen

Step 11: After scanning click "Next" on your computer.

Step12: In the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile phone, enter the code you see on your computer.

Step 13: Click "Yes" on your mobile phone to finish signing in.

Step 14: Click"Next" on your computer

Step 15: The Microsoft Authenticator app is now linked with your account. Select "Next" on your computer to complete the setup.

A notification would appear on your screen letting you know the Microsoft app was successfully registered.