aka.ms/mfasetup - Set up Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication

You can download and launch the Microsoft Authenticator app at www.aka.ms/mfasetup login. Since passwords are simple to forget or steal and can be used against you, using this software to set up two-factor authentication gives you a safer way to sign in.

Your phone is more secure thanks to two-factor authentication, and it's more difficult for thieves, everyday users, and hackers to access your account. The Microsoft Authenticator app has many uses that you can choose from.

You must configure your user account in order to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) once your admin has configured it for your organisation and your account. This shouldn't take more than a minute.

Adding MFA increases the security of the sign-in process for your Microsoft 365 account. You may, for instance, enter your password first, and then, when prompted, enter a verification code that is generated immediately by an authenticator app or delivered to your phone.

• Sign in to Microsoft 365 as usual using your work or school account and password. You will be asked for further details if you choose Sign in.
• Select Next.
• By default, you authenticate yourself using the free Microsoft Authenticator app. To add this account if it's already on your phone, hit Next and adhere to the instructions on the screen. You can click a link to download it if you don't already have it.
• Select "I want to set up a different method" if you'd want to have SMS messages sent to your phone in place of this. After requesting your phone number, Microsoft 365 will send you an SMS message including a 6-digit code to validate your device.
• Once you’ve gone through the steps to choose your additional verification method, the next time you sign in to Microsoft 365, you’ll ask to provide the additional verification information or action. For example, you might be asked to type in the verification code that your authenticator app or a text message sent you.

If you wish to use two-factor authentication, Microsoft has created an app called Authenticator that you may use with your accounts. Two-step verification gives an additional layer of security when you use your accounts in case your password is compromised, forgotten, or stolen.

Adding a second piece of information, such as a phone number, or using two-step verification makes it more difficult for unauthorised users to access your account. With the Authenticator programme, several things are possible:

Two-factor authentication, where a password is one of the two factors, is the most typical method of confirming someone's identity. You'll be prompted to confirm an alert or input a verification code after entering your username and password to log in.

• Call to sign up. A type of two-factor authentication in which a user’s username and a biometric (fingerprint, face, or PIN) reader on their mobile device replace the need for a password.
• Inputting code into a computer. To make codes that can use with services that need two-factor authentication.
• Authenticator works with all services that use two-factor authentication and follow the Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) standards.

• Install the latest version of the Authenticator app for your operating system:
• The part of Google that works on Android. Find the Authenticator app on your Android device by going to Google Play and searching for it.
• Apple made the operating system for smartphones. On your iOS device, you can get the Authenticator app from the App Store.

The Authenticator software can generate a verification code for added security, which you must enter in order to access your account. You are no longer need to wait for voicemails or phone calls. To ensure that only you can see your data, follow the steps below.

To get started, go to the Authenticator for iOS download page right from your phone.

Set up the Authenticator app

After Authenticator has been installed, do the following to link it to your account:

• Bring up the programme called Authenticator.
• Click the (+) sign in the top right corner.
• You can either scan the QR code with your camera or look in your account settings for more information.

Once you’ve added your account to your Authenticator app, you can use the one-time codes to sign in. Go to the Microsoft Authenticator Download page to find out more about the app and how to use it.

Set up Multi-Factor Authentication Online

To set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) online, follow these steps:

• Access your Microsoft account by logging in: Log in to Microsoft using your email address and password by visiting the login page.
• Visit the page for MFA setup: To visit the MFA setup page, type "aka.ms/mfasetup" into your browser's address bar.
• Decide on your MFA approach: Choose the MFA method you want to utilise, such as a text message, phone call, or the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• Confirming your identification Enter the verification code sent to you through text message or generated by the app.
• Finish the setup procedure: To finish the setup procedure and enable MFA for your Microsoft account, adhere to the on-screen instructions.

When www.aka.ms/mfasetup is configured, you will be required to enter a different authentication method in addition to your password each time you access your Microsoft account. This makes it easier to guarantee the security of both your account and sensitive data.