Setting Up MFA for a Student SSO Account
Open a web browser and go to [aka.ms/mfasetup][1], then enter your SSO account username. ![][2] Enter your SSO account password. ![][3] Tap or click **Next** to begin further protecting your SSO account with MFA. ![][4] Before continuing, download the Microsoft Authenticator app from your phone's app store. *…
Changing your default MFA method to App based authentication
One of the features of using the Microsoft app for MFA is that it allows you to do a quick sign-in by only typing in a prompted, 2-digit number into the Microsoft app. This is accomplished when you set your default MFA method to the Microsoft app. Below are the following steps to select the Microsoft app as your defau…
Changing the default method used to secure your SSO account
Your SSO account supports multiple methods in addition to your username and password. You can set your default method by following these instructions. 1. Visit [aka.ms/mfasetup][1] 2. Sign in using your SSO username, password, and the code generated by your code card, Microsoft Authenticator app, or text code. 3. T…
Using Text Codes
In addition to the code card, you may use text codes sent to your cell phone to sign in to your SSO account. ## ## **Part 1: Set up text codes** 1. Go to the following website: [aka.ms/mfasetup][1] and sign in. 2. Enter your username, password, and code generated by your code card. ![][2] 3. Check the box next t…
Using an App or Text Codes with your SSO Account
Starting in March 2022, we will be deploying additional security measures to better protect your [SSO account][1]. You will see an additional prompt when you log in using your SSO account. This additional prompt asks for a code and appears after you enter your username and password. The following instruction will gui…
Using a Code Card
Starting in March 2022, we will be deploying additional security measures on your [SSO account][1]. You will see an additional prompt when you log in using your SSO account. This additional prompt will appear after you enter your username and password, at various intervals. Most staff members will receive a code card …
Using the Microsoft Authenticator app
In addition to the code card, you may use the Microsoft Authenticator authenticator app on your smartphone to generate notifications or codes to sign in to your SSO account. ## **Part 1: Download the Microsoft Authenticator App** Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from your device's app store. * Apple: [cli…
