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Microsoft Authenticator Application for Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)

Follow these instructions to set up MFA using Authenticator App​​​​​: 

​​​​​​​1. On your computer, on the , under Security Info click +Add method.

2. From the Choose a Method drop-down list, select Authenticator App and then select  Add.Ìý

3. Install the free Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone by downloading it from the App Store or Google Play.ÌýAfter you install the Microsoft Authenticator app, return to your computer and choose Next.Ìý

4. On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator App; if prompted, allow notifications.ÌýThen, add an account, select Work or School, and scan the QR code. Return to your computer and select Next.

5.ÌýOn your phone, hold the phone up to the screen to scan the QR code. Select Next on the computer.

Note: If this is the first time you are setting up the Microsoft Authenticator app, you might receive a prompt asking whether to allow the app to access your camera (iOS) or to allow the app to take pictures and record video (Android). You must select  Allow, so the authenticator app can access your camera to take a picture of the QR code in the next step. If you do not allow the camera, you can still set up the authenticator app, but you will need to add the code information manually.Ìý

6.ÌýMicrosoft Authenticator will send a notification as a test to your Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. Then, Select Approve.Ìý 

7. On your phone, once you approve the notification, return to your computer, and you will see the message Notification Approved and click Next.Ìý 

8. On the , under Security Info, you will see the Microsoft Authenticator listed as a method to be used to sign into your account.