This guide explains how you would register your mobile phone, download the Microsoft MFA APP to log on externally going forward. You will still log on with your usual MIT staff username and password, but in addition to that, you will be asked to confirm login via the Microsoft MFA App. It is not a replacement of the conventional login page, but rather, an additional layer that helps make it harder for someone to compromise your account. Once you are happy with the details entered you can safely close the window.įrom now on, whenever you have a new sign in or add your Office 365 work or school account to an app, you'll open the Authenticator app on your phone and tap Approve.Two-factor authentication (2FA) or Multifactor Authentication (MFA), is an additional authentication method available for accessing all MIT services externally. You can add or amend details to this page as required and add further methods of Multi Factor Authentication as required. You will now be redirected to an ‘ Additional Security verification web page’.
Switch back to your phone and you'll see a notification for a new sign in.īack on the computer, follow any prompts that you might see such as adding a mobile number. On your computer, ensure that ‘Receive notifications for verification’ is selected and click ‘Next’ Now wait for the ‘ Checking activation status’ text to finish configuring your phone. Switch back to your computer and click ‘ Next’. Your account will be added automatically to the app and will display a six-digit code. Use your phone to scan the QR square that is displayed on your computer screen. You choose ‘Work or school account’ if presented with the option and that you do not select any other account type. Note: On firstrun, you may be asked if you would like to add an account. Tap + > Work or school account or choose ‘ Add account’ from the options menu. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.
The following pop up box will appear, displaying a ‘ QR’ code: You will now see the Additional security verification/Multi Factor authentication setup page and have several options.Ĭhoose ‘ Mobile App’ and select ‘ Receive notifications for verification’. You will be redirected to the following page. Please enter your usual network login password and click ‘ Sign In’: Click ‘Sign In’Įnter your Concord College email address and click ‘ Next’
Open your web browser on your workstation/laptop/surface and go to Aka.ms/mfasetup. Below are direct links for the various supported platforms: Please install the Microsoft Authenticator app from your supported AppStore on your mobile phone or mobile device.
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