First Time Setup

First Time Setup

How do I set up Multi Factor Authentication?

  1. aka.ms web site in edge address barOn any device other than your phone  - In a web browser go to https://aka.ms/setupsecurityinfo (Remember, type this into the address bar at the top, not the search bar).
  2. Enter your email address and click ‘Next’.
  3. Enter your password and click ‘Next’.
  4. Add method button when setting up MFAClick the ‘Add Method’ button.
  5. Add authenticator app option in drop down menuChoose ‘Authenticator App’ from the method drop down menu.
  6. Click ‘Add’.
  7. Microsoft Authenticator, first step, getting the app notificationYou will be prompted to download and install the Microsoft Authentication app. This should already be installed on work provided phones.  Click ‘Next’.
  8. Microsoft Authenticator App iconOn your phone - Open the Authenticator App.
  9. Add account button in authenticatorOn your phone - Click the 'Plus' sign.
  10. Work or school account optionOn your phone - Choose ‘Work or school account’.
  11. Scan QR Code optionOn your phone - Click ‘Scan a QR code’. You may need to allow the app access to your camera.
  12. Point the camera on your phone at the QR code to scan it and click ‘Next’.

Authenticator notification windowA number will be displayed on screen.

  1. Authentication code on phoneOn your phone - Open the Authenticator app and type the number displayed on the PC into the box on the phone.
  2. On your phone - Click ‘Yes’.
  3. Authenticator working notificationYou will be notified on screen that the authentication has been approved. Click ‘Next’ to finish the process.