Aka.ms/mfasetup

How to activate aka.ms/mfasetup in Office 365

Aka.ms/mfasetup - 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: https //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.

What is Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor authentication is a security enhancement that allows you to present at least two pieces of evidence, or factors, to identify yourself when logging into an account. It is a method of confirming your identity by using a combination of two different factors

• Something you know (password) and

• something you have.

Getting Started with Enrollment

There are three authentication options available for Multifactor Authentication.

1. SMS Message – You will be sent a text message containing a verification code when you attempt a log-in. Enter the verification code provided into the sign-in interface.

2. Mobile Application Push – This option pushes a pop-up notification to the authenticator app on your smartphone or tablet to approve or deny.

3. Mobile Application OAUTH – The authenticator app generates a 6-digit verification code that updates every 30 seconds. This is useful in scenarios where you may be in an area with poor cell coverage.

Navigate to the following link to setup Multi-Factor Authentication aka.ms/mfasetup Type your Dakota County email address and password to login and sign in. Click next to provide more information: Setup your preferred method of authentication:

• Text Message: Choose ‘Authentication Phone’ from the Drop Down. Type in your mobile phone number. This number must be able to receive text messages: aka.ms/mfasetup Click next. You will receive a verification text message. Enter the number you receive into the enrollment page to confirm this authentication method.

• Mobile App Push/OAUTH: Choose Mobile App from the drop down Choose Receive notifications for verification Click Set Up: Download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone via the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS). Launch the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone. Click the + to add an account and choose “Work or School Account” The aka.ms/mfasetup app will open your smartphone camera. Point it at the QR Code provided on the webpage on your PC screen. This also sets up the device for the Mobile Application OAUTH.