Aka.ms/mfasetup
Multi-factor authentication is an additional security measure which helps protect your Microsoft Office365 account at aka.ms/mfasetup. MFA creates layered protection requiring users to sign in using more than one method, which helps keep RCTC systems secure and helps prevent cybercriminals from gaining access to your personal information.
Benefits of MFA (Microsoft Multi Factor Authentication)
Free and easy
Create a free account and enable microsoft multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prompt users for additional verification.
Protect your identities
Enable MFA (or 2FA) to ensure your accounts are up to 99.9% less likely to be compromised.
Use across applications
Provide users secure, seamless access to all their apps with single sign-on from any location or device.
Set up Multi Factor Authentication on a mobile device
Open your web browser on your device and go to aka.ms/mfasetup. Click ‘Log in’
After entering your your email address and password when prompted, if you see “More information required”, it means you need to configure your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings.
Click the link that says “I want to set up a different method” then choose “Phone” from the dropdown and click “Confirm”
Click the circle next to “Call me” then click on the “Select your country or region” box and choose “United States +1” then fill out your full phone number with area code.
You will receive a call to the number indicated, answer the call and hit the # key when you are asked to on the call. Choose “Done” once the screen shows “Success!”
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is now ready to use. It is a good idea to set a backup method, such as text or with a Smartphone application.
Setting up MFA to Confirm with a Text Message
Go to aka.ms/mfasetup on your device enter your email address and password when prompted. If you get the “Windows Security” box enter your email in the top box and your computer password in the bottom box.
Click “Next” on the screen that shows “More information required”
Click the link that says “I want to set up a different method” then choose “Phone” from the dropdown and click “Confirm”
Click the circle next to “Text me a code” then click on the “Select your country or region” box and choose “United States +1” then fill out your full phone number with area code.
You will receive a text message to the number indicated, enter into the website on the computer and choose next.
Click “Next” again the screen that shows SMS verified. Click Done on the screen that says “Success!
Click “Change” next to Default Sign in method, choose “Phone – Text” and click Confirm.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is now ready to use. It is a good idea to set a backup method, such as phone call or with a Smartphone application.