Microsoft 365 - Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Microsoft Authenticator
To better enhance security, it is recommended that Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled for all user accounts. Here are the steps to enable 2FA:
1. Sign in to your Microsoft account.
2. Enter your password.
3. Once signed in, Microsoft will notify you of the policy change and prompt you to enable 2FA. To continue, hit "Next".
4. If you do not already have it, download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Apple or Google Play store. If you have a different authenticator app you prefer, select "I want to use a different authenticator app".
5. Once you download the app, open it. If prompted, allow notifications. Press the "+" to add an account and select "Work or school". If prompted, select "Scan QR code".
6. Use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code displayed on your screen.
7. Once scanned, your phone will prompt you for either your phone passcode or facial recognition, if configured. Afterwards, a popup will appear prompting you to enter a number. Enter the 2-digit number displayed on the computer screen.
Note: 93 is only for demonstration purposes. Ensure you enter the number displayed during your setup.
8. Next, if prompted, set up one additional form of back-up authentication. This can either be done as a phone number or email address. If using a phone number, ensure it is your mobile phone and not a virtual phone number or a home phone number. If selecting email, ensure the email used is not affiliated with your organization.
9. Once the phone number or email has been entered, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) via the method of your choosing. Enter this code into the next prompt and select "Next".
10. Congratulations! You have configured 2FA for your account. Click "Done" to exit this setup.
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