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This article will show you how to set up and use MFAMFA when using it for the first time.

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Info

Before you start

  • We recommended you follow these instructions on a computer 💻 , using your mobile phone or tablet 📱 when indicated. It’s possible to set up MFA using only one device but we don’t recommend it.

  • Please ensure the date and time are set correctly on each device.

  • Please use the Authenticator app for your default sign-in method. Phone call and text message are not recommended as they are less secure.

Set up MFA

  1. 💻 On your computer

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1. Open a web browser and go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and sign in with your Essex email address and password.

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3. Select Choose a method and choose Authenticator app

  1. 💻 On your computer, open a web browser and go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and sign in with your Essex email address and password.

  2. Once signed in, choose Add sign-in method

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  3. Select Choose a method and choose Authenticator app

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  4. Once selected, choose Add.

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  5. You’ll see the message below. Keep this message open on your screen - don’t close it.

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  6. 📱 On your phone, go to your app store and search for Microsoft Authenticator. Download and install the app.

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  7. Open the app. Choose Add Account and then choose Work or school account

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  8. Choose Scan a QR code.

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  9. 💻 On your computer, choose Next.

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  10. Choose Next again.

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  11. 📱 On your phone, scan the QR code shown on your computer screen. If you can’t scan the code, choose Can’t scan image? and enter the 9-digit code manually. Your phone should accept the code and display your Microsoft account.

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  12. 💻 On your computer, choose Next.

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  13. 📱 On your phone, your Authenticator app will ask you to enter a number. Enter the number shown on your computer screen and choose Yes.

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  14. 💻 On your computer, you’ll see the message below if successful. Choose Next.

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  15. You have successfully set up MFA and you should see a notification in the top-right of the screen.

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We strongly recommend you add more than one authentication method so you aren't reliant on a single devicesign-in method.

  1. Go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and sign in with your Essex email address and password.

  2. Choose Add sign-in method

  3. Choose your preferred backup authentication method.

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If you delete your default sign-in method, the next available method will automatically become your default method.

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Help and troubleshooting

I don’t have my phone with me

If you don’t have your primary authentication method with you and you do not have an alternative method, please contact the IT Helpdesk.

I have received a sign-in request that wasn't me

If you receive a sign-in request that wasn't you, please contact the IT Helpdesk immediately.

I have a new phone and I want to add it

You'll need to set up MFA each time you get a new device. The quickest way to do this is to:

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Go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and sign in with your Essex email address and password.

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Choose Add method and then follow the instructions onscreen to add a new device.

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See Help and troubleshooting MFA

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