How do I enroll in MFA using an Authenticator App?
Access the MFA Setup Portal
- Navigate toÂ
- Login using your ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï credentials.
Set up Microsoft Authenticator App
- Navigate to the .
- Select + Add sign-in method.
- Select Microsoft Authenticator App.
- If you currently use an authenticator app other than Microsoft, select Use a different authenticator app.
- Important: ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï only supports Microsoft Authenticator as the recommended authentication app. While you may use alternative authentication apps, please note that ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï cannot provide technical support or assistance for these applications. For setup and troubleshooting of alternative apps, refer to their specific instructions and support resources.
- If you currently use an authenticator app other than Microsoft, select Use a different authenticator app.
- Select Microsoft Authenticator App.
- If this is your first time downloading Microsoft Authenticator, follow the steps below:
- Download Microsoft Authenticator from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your smartphone.
- Open the app on your smartphone once the download is complete.
- Accept the Privacy Statement.
- Select Continue.
- Select Scan a QR Code.
- Allow the app to access your camera.
- Go to your computer and use your smartphone to Scan the QR code that is displayed.
- Enable notifications on your smartphone.Â
- ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï recommends enabling notifications, but it is not required.
- You will receive a prompt on your computer to test the app.
- Enter the two-digit number displayed on your computer into the prompt on your smartphone.
- Once authenticated, the Microsoft Authenticator App will show as an option on your .
- Congratulations, you are enrolled in MFA.
- Going forward, after entering your password, you will be prompted to enter the two-digit code provided by the Microsoft Authenticator App to access your ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï accounts.
- Enable notifications on your smartphone.Â
Please reach out to technical support at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ïhelp@umgc.edu, 888-360-8682, or the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Help Center if you need further assistance.
Additional Resources
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- How do I set up the Authenticator App using the Microsoft Edge browser extension?
- How do I set up the Authenticator App using the Google Chrome browser extension?
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