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Aka.ms/mfasetup - SetUp MultiFactor Authentication

Aka.ms/mfasetup- Multi-Factor Authentication(otherwise known as MFA or ‘two-step verification’) is a security feature included with Office 365 that protects your Office 365 account. Aka.ms/mfasetup effectively makes it far more difficult for hackers to access your account, thus providing a further layer of protection for your data. MFA differs from using only a traditional username and password in that it also requires confirmation of the device that you are accessing your account from.

The two methods that are commonly used to prove your identity are your username and password along with a unique item that you have(e.g mobile phone).

• When logging in with MFA, you must supply your username/password AND additionally prove that you are in possession of a trusted device (i.e. phone.)

• Due to the ongoing threat of internet based data breaches, it is a requirement at Concord College that MFA is enabled when accessing Office 365 enabled applications outside of the confines of the internal network to protect Staff and Student Office 365 linked user accounts. This means that you will be required to set up MFA if you are accessing Office 365 Creative Cloud/Office 365 applications and your new Office 365 mailbox from outside the college.

How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication ?

It is always recommended that a Mobile Phone or Android/Apple tablet device is used as your primary method of Multi Factor authentication.

If you DO have access to a mobile phone, please follow the instructions for ‘Set up Multi Factor Authentication on a mobile device’

If you DO NOT have access to a mobile phone, please follow instructions for ‘Set up Multi factor Authentication Using a Desk/Home Phone

How to Set up Multi Factor Authentication on a mobile device?

To set up Multi Factor Authentication for your Office 365 account:

1. Please install the Microsoft Authenticator app from your supported AppStore on your mobile phone or mobile device. Below are direct links for the various supported platforms:

2. Open your web browser on your workstation/laptop/surface and go to Aka.ms/mfasetup. Click ‘Sign In’

3. Enter your Concord College email address and click ‘Next’

4. Please enter your usual network login password and click ‘Sign In’:

5. You will be redirected to the following page. Click Next:

6. You will now see the Additional security verification/Multi Factor authentication setup page and have several options. 

7. Choose ‘Mobile App’ and select ‘Receive notifications for verification’. Click ‘Set Up’:

8. The following pop up box will appear, displaying a ‘QR’ code:

9. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.

10. Tap + > Work or school account or choose ‘Add account’ from the options menu. 

Note: On firstrun, you may be asked if you would like to add an account. Please skip this. It is important that

11. you choose ‘Work or school account’ if presented with the option and that you do not select any other account type..

12. Use your phone to scan the QR square that is displayed on your computer screen.

13. Your account will be added automatically to the app and will display a six-digit code.

14. Switch back to your computer and click ‘Next’.

15. Now wait for the ‘Checking activation status’ text to finish configuring your phone.

16. On your computer, ensure that ‘Receive notifications for verification’ is selected and click ‘Next’

17. Switch back to your phone and you'll see a notification for a new sign in.

18. Go to the Microsoft Authenticator app.

19. Tap Approve to allow it.

20. Back on the computer, follow any prompts that you might see such as adding a mobile number.

21. You will now be redirected to an ‘Additional Security verification web page’. You can add or amend details to this page as required and add further methods of Multi Factor Authentication as required. Once you are happy with the details entered you can safely close the window.

22. From now on, whenever you have a new sign in or add your Office 365 work or school account to an app, you'll open the Authenticator app on your phone and tap Approve.

How to Set up Multi factor Authentication Using a Desk/Home Phone?

1. Open your web browser and go to aka.ms/mfasetup. Click ‘Sign In’

2. Enter your Concord College email address and click ‘Next’

3. Please enter your usual network login password and click ‘Sign In’:

4. You will be redirected to the following page. Click Next:

5. You will be presented with an ‘Additional security verification page’

6. In Step 1: How should we contact you?, choose Authentication Phone. Choose your region and enter your contact number. In the ‘Method’ section choose Call me

7. Click ‘Next’

8. You will now receive a phone call from the Microsoft Multi factor Authentication Center.

9. Press the # key on your phone to approve.

10. Click ‘Finished’

11. You will now be presented with an ‘Additional security verification’ page. You may enter further details.in to this page to allow alternative multi factor authentication methods.

12. Click Save. Multi factor authentication setup is now complete.