Set up MFA on Computer

If you don't have access to a computer, go to Setup MFA on a Smartphone only.

The easiest way to add multi-factor authentication to your HCC Account is by signing in on a computer with your smartphone handy.

Sign in through the browser

Go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup to begin.

Enter your HCC email address.

Enter the default password for your account and sign in.

More Information Required

Start by getting the app

HCC recommends using Microsoft Authenticator app as your primary method and adding your cell number as a secondary method.

The easiest way to add multi-factor authentication to your HCC Account is by signing in on a computer with your smartphone handy.

Sign in through the browser

Go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup to begin.

Enter your HCC email address.

Enter the default password for your account and sign in.

More Information Required

Start by getting the app

HCC recommends using Microsoft Authenticator app as your primary method and adding your cell number as a secondary method.

Microsoft Authenticator is a free app for Android and iOS devices. It is installed on your smartphone, not on the computer.

Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Set up your account

After installing Microsoft Authenticator app, make sure notifications are allowed. Then add an account and select "Work or school"

Click next

After you scan the QR code with the Authenticator app (see below), click next.

In the Authenticator app on your smartphone

Ensure that notifications are allowed for Authenticator.

Add account, select "Work or school" and scan the QR code. You will need to allow the app to access your camera.

Add Account

Click the + in the upper right or tap the Add Account button

Work or school

Select Work or school account

Scan QR Code

You will need to allow the app to access your camera

Enter Code/Let's Try it Out

After adding your HCC Account to Authenticator go back to the computer and click next.

Watch for the push notification banner on your smartphone. Enter the number shown on the computer.

Enter Code/Let's Try it Out

Never approve a login that you did not initiate.

If you delete the app or get a new device, you will need to re-register Authenticator to your HCC Account. See below to add an additional sign-in method.

Notification Approved

The screen on the computer will automatically change when you approve the login.

Click Next and Done

Add an additional sign-in method

After linking your account to the Authenticator app, it is recommended that you add a secondary method, such as your cell phone number.

With both you can still manage your authentication:

If you get a new device but keep your number, you can authenticate with SMS
If you get a new number but keep your device, you can authenticate with Authenticator

Go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup to add a new sign-in method.

Add your phone number

Ready for SSO

Now you are ready to use your HCC App with single sign-on (SSO) for all HCC resources. Go to https://hcc.edu/myhcc to try it out.

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