Microsoft 365 will ask for your mobile number, then send you an SMS message containing a 6-digit code to verify your device. If you would rather use SMS messages sent to your phone instead, select I want to set up a different method. If you don't have it installed there is a link provided to download it.
If you have it installed on your mobile device, select Next and follow the prompts to add this account.
The default authentication method is to use the free Microsoft Authenticator app. Some examples are: Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, Last Pass and. After you choose Sign in, you'll be prompted for more information. In short, you can use any app that supports TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) authentication. Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account with your password like you normally do. For example, you first enter your password and, when prompted, you also type a dynamically generated verification code provided by an authenticator app or sent to your phone. Sign in to your account security dashboard. If you lose your security info and you don't have a backup contact method available, you can permanently lose your account.įind out more about the Microsoft Authenticator app.Tip: Want to know more about multi-factor authentication? See What is: Multifactor authentication.īy setting up MFA, you add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account sign-in. Download & install the Microsoft Authenticator app to your mobile device. Note: Before you turn on two-step verification, make sure you've associated at least three unique security contact email addresses or phone numbers with your account for backup purposes. Enter your work or school account credentials. Under the Two-step verification section, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on, or choose Turn off two-step verification to turn it off. Open the Authenticator app and select to the + button and tap Add work or school account. Go to Security settings and sign in with your Microsoft account. Azure AD and MSA Phone sign-in notifications The flow will remain as it is today. In subsequent approvals, you will have the option to use your device bio gesture instead of your MFA pin. If you've turned off two-step verification, you'll get and resend security codes periodically, along with any time there's a risk to your account security. If you don't want to use email, a phone call, or text, you can use the Microsoft Authenticator app to help strengthen your account security and to sign-in without passwords. After you interact with the notification, you will need to provide your MFA pin (not your device pin).
Every time you sign in to an untrusted device while you have two-step verification turned on, you'll get a security code in email or on your phone, making sure you’re you.
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