Microsoft Authenticator Setup Guide

To help keep your account secure, we require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using the Microsoft Authenticator app.

This guide will walk you through setting up Microsoft Authenticator on your mobile device.

Step 1: Download the Microsoft Authenticator App

On your mobile phone, download the Microsoft Authenticator app:

Search for Microsoft Authenticator and install the app.

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.

If prompted:

Both are required for setup and approval notifications.

On your computer, sign in to your Microsoft 365 account as instructed.

During sign-in, you will be prompted to set up additional security verification.

Select:

Microsoft Authenticator

Then click Next.

Continue clicking Next until a QR code appears on your computer screen.

Do not close this window.

You will use your phone to scan this code.

In the Microsoft Authenticator app:

Your phone camera will open.

Use your phone to scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen.

Once scanned, your Microsoft 365 account will be added to the app automatically.

Back on your computer, click Next.

Microsoft will send a test notification to your phone.

On your phone:

This confirms the setup is working correctly.

Once approved, your setup is complete.

Click Done on your computer.

You can now securely sign in using Microsoft Authenticator.

You may see an option to enter a setup code manually instead of scanning the QR code.

Make sure:

If you change phones in the future, your Authenticator app may need to be reconfigured.

Please contact helpdesk for assistance.

Here is the Microsoft Step by Step - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/concept-authentication-authenticator-app