AKA.MS/MFASETUP

Go to Edit Security section and select the Authenticator App. Open a browser and navigate to Aka.ms/mfasetup · Sign in with your user name and password.

How to Activate Aka.ms/mfasetup in Office 365?

Microsoft wrote it recently in their security blog. You have 99.9 percent less chance of a hacker Office 365 account if you don't have an MFA! A 2nd factor is really necessary. Often hackers already have your password in their possession. Activating Aka.ms/mfasetup to protect your identity is very important. If someone gets access to your mailbox this person can also misuse your identity. But important is not only to protect your mailbox but also your Google Account, your Facebook, PayPal and other important accounts you use.

How to enable Multi-factor authentication as user?

• Here you can set up your MFA and adjust settings yourself as an end user. At the bottom of the page, as an IT Administrator, you can roll out the entire organization with MFA.

• Browse to: Aka.ms/mfasetup and open the Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication page. Click on next

• Choose mobile app and "Receive notifications for verification

• Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your iPhone or Android phone.

Configure sign-in using a security key

• On your PC, go to your Aka.ms/mfasetup and sign in to your work or school account.

• Select Security info from the left navigation pane or from the link in the Security info block, and then select Add method from the Security info page.

• On the Add a method page, select Security key from the drop-down list, and then select Add.

• On the Security key page, choose USB device.

• Have your security key ready and select Next.

• In the dialog box that appears, follow the instructions to insert the security key, create or enter a PIN, and perform the required gesture (either biometric or touch).

• On the Security key page, give your security key a name, then select Next.

• Select Done to complete the process.