Setting up Microsoft Authenticator App on a mobile device

Setting up Microsoft Authenticator App on a mobile device

STEP 1:

? Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from Apple or Google

STEP 2:

? From a computer/laptop Login to aka.ms/mfasetup and sign in using your Axxxxxxx@mail.niu.edu and Password

STEP 3:

You can choose to remain signed in or not.

STEP 4:

Under "Step 1: How should we contact you" where it says Authentication Phone, use the dropdown to select Mobile App

STEP 5:

With Mobile App selected, click the button next to "receive notifications for verification" and hit the SET UP button

STEP 6:

Open the authenticator app on your device and select work account. Your device camera will activate. Hover the camera over the QR code shown:

STEP 7:

Hit Next. This will then configure the app and send you a notification. Simply hit allow on your device.

STEP 8:

Microsoft will ask for a phone number in case you lose access to your app. Simply supply a number and hit done.

STEP 9:

You will be brought to a screen that shows you how your account is configured. Simply close the screen. You're done!

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