Microsoft MFA/2FA Enrollment

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Created Sep 24, 2021

Microsoft MFA/2FA Enrollment

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8 Steps
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Go to office.com Sign in to your account

Go to office.com Sign in to your account
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Enter your @sigmachi.org username

Note your username may be different from your email address.

Enter your @sigmachi.org username
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Click on Next

Click on Next
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Type in password

Type in password
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Click on Sign in

Click on Sign in
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More information is required, Click on Next

More information is required, Click on Next
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You will be taken to a "Keep your account secure" page

First, you will need to get the Microsoft Authenticator App. TheMicrosoft Authenticator App be installed on your Android or iOS smartphone. The Microsoft Authenticator App will allow for additional security and quicker sign in for your Microsoft products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word)

You will be taken to a "Keep your account secure" page
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Click on Next

Click on Next
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Download the App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store

Download the App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store
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Open the app on your phone, Allow notifications and/or any permissions

If this is your first time opening the app, you will be asked to add your first account.

Open the app on your phone, Allow notifications and/or any permissions
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If you already use Microsoft Authenticator and adding an additional account, click add a "Work or School" account

If you already use Microsoft Authenticator and adding an additional account, click add a "Work or School" account
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Now back to your computer's screen, Click on Next

Now back to your computer's screen, Click on Next
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On your phone, Select Scan a QR code

On your phone, Select Scan a QR code
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Scan the QR Code using the Microsoft Authenticator App then click Next

Scan the QR Code using the Microsoft Authenticator App then click Next
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Approve the notification being sent to your app

Approve the notification being sent to your app
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One the notification is approved, Click on Next

One the notification is approved, Click on Next
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Next, you will need to provide your mobile phone number

Next, you will need to provide your mobile phone number
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Enter your number

Enter your number
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Click on Next

Click on Next
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You will receive a 6 digit code via text to your phone. Enter the code below.

You will receive a 6 digit code via text to your phone. Enter the code below.
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Click on Next

Click on Next
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Your phone number will be verified.

Your phone number will be verified.
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Click on Next

Click on Next
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You will also need to create an App password.

This password generally may not be used, feel free to enter any name for this password.

You will also need to create an App password.
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Click on Next

Click on Next
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A password will be generated. Feel free to save it. Click on Done

Some apps may not be MFA friendly, in such a case, this password would be used. One example would be the Outlook App on your computer. Generally, this may not need to be used however, this App password step is required when initially setting up MFA. 

A password will be generated. Feel free to save it. Click on Done
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Success! Security info has been set up!

Success! Security info has been set up!
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Stay Signed inClick on Yes

This is helpful if you are on a device you frequently use.

Stay Signed inClick on Yes
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CONGRATULATIONS! You have set up MFA.

Well done!
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