MFA - Set Up MFA For Your Microsoft Account on a New Phone with the Microsoft Authenticator App

Notes

This document is meant for all employees and provides the procedure to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on a new cell phone.

Procedure

Download the Microsoft Authenticator App on your new phone. See the icon below to ensure you're getting the correct app.
1. Visit the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone) and search "Microsoft Authenticator"
2. This app is FREE. Do not be tricked into paying for an impostor
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Access SharePoint (or any other Microsoft online app) in a browser and sign in
1. Once signed in, your profile picture or initials will appear in the upper-right corner of the window
2. Click your picture/initials, then "View account" below
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On the window that appears, click on "Update Info" within the Security Info section
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On the Security Info screen, click "+ Add sign-in method"
On the Sign-in method pop-up, choose Microsoft Authenticator
Another pop-up will appear instructing you to download the app. Click "Next" (twice) until you see a QR code
ON YOUR PHONE, open the Microsoft Authenticator App and click the "+" symbol in the top right of the screen
1. Choose Work or School Account
2. At the bottom of the screen, click "Scan QR Code"
Aim the phone camera at the QR code on your computer screen
Your account info will be added to the Microsoft Authenticator app (at the bottom if the app has other products already)
Click "Next" under the QR code (on your computer)
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You will receive a 2-digit code on the computer screen that needs to be entered into the Microsoft Authenticator App
1. Enter the code on the app and follow any further instructions provided
Once entered, Multi-Factor Authentication will be enabled on your cell phone