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Setting up the Authenticator App on a new device (computer required)

This setup will only work if you're able to sign-in successfully to your email account.

*If you are locked out of your account due to MFA please have your manager fill out this form to have your methods reset: People Leader Password/MFA Reset Form 

1. From a computer visit My Sign-Ins | Security Info | Microsoft.com 

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2. Click +Add sign-in method

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3. Choose the Authenticator App

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4. Click Add 

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5. Click Next

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6. Click Next

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You should now see instructions for Scanning the QR Code 

7. From your Phone Open Authenticator - Click + or Add Account

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8. Click Work or school account

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9. Click Scan QR Code 

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10. Scan the code displaying on the computer, you should see the account listed on your phone

11. Back on the computer Click Next

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12. Verify the MFA prompt by entering the number shown on screen in the app

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13. Success - Click Next

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You may notice this pop-up briefly in the top right confirming the app was successfully added to your methods. 

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