Adding MFA to Microsoft Accounts

Modified on Fri, 12 Jan at 2:15 PM


Setting up MFA When not Prompted


MFA is a security requirement on you office 365 account. This guide will help you enable this if you have not been prompted to set MFA on sign-in.

If you have a new mobile phone you may also need to follow this guide to get MFA setup on your new device.


TABLE OF CONTENTS


1. Changing MFA


Step 1: Make sure you have all the prerequisites



Sign into https://office.com



Step 2: Select your account on the office 365 website


In the top right corner, click your profile picture, and then click View Account.




Step 3: Select the Security Info Option


Select the section that says "Update INFO"


Step 4: Add New Sign-in Method


On this page you will need to add a new sign in method. To do this select the text at the top that says "+ Add sign-in method"



Step 5: Select Your Authentication Method


Choose the Authenticator app method in the drop down menu



Step 6: Follow the guide on the Webpage


Follow the MFA steps on your screen with your mobile device.

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