How to: Set up Microsoft multifactor authentication (MFA)


Introduction

No one at Texas Tech University or from anywhere else should ask for your password.

TIP: A short URL (askit.ttu.edu/mfasetup) is in place which redirects to this content.

Instructions

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Microsoft Authenticator

1) Browse to https://aka.ms/mfasetup.

2) If prompted for credentials, sign in using your eRaider account.

3) Follow the instructions on Microsoft's support website at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-add-your-accounts-to-microsoft-authenticator-92544b53-7706-4581-a142-30344a2a2a57#ID0EFL&ID0EBF=signinorgid.

TIP: Set up multiple factors (see below for additional options). That way, you have another option in case your mobile device is not available.

IMPORTANT: Do not delete the Microsoft Authenticator app from your phone or replace your phone without having an alternate MFA method in place.

When you reach the appropriate step in Microsoft's instructions, you may use the options below to get the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Android
QR code for downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app for Android
Get it on Google Play
iOS
QR code for downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app for iOS
Download on the App Store

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Alternative options

1) Browse to https://aka.ms/mfasetup.

2) If prompted for credentials, sign in using your eRaider account.

3) Follow the instructions linked below, depending on which option you want to add.

NOTE: Security keys are not compatible with Skype for Business.

Outcome

When signing in to services that require MFA, you are able to use the methods that you set up to authenticate to the service.