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

Follow the directions below to set up MFA for your eRaider account.

TIP: Passkeys are the most secure, the fastest, and the easiest method for signing in.

Passkey [recommended]
  1. Browse to https://aka.ms/mfasetup.

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

  3. Follow the steps in the Microsoft support article linked below, depending on which option you want to add:

IMPORTANT: Device-bound passkey options, such as Microsoft Authenticator, do not sync across your devices. If you get a new mobile phone, for instance, you will not be able to use the new phone to sign in to TTU services unless you take steps to set up the passkey on the new phone before getting rid of your previous phone. For this reason, synced passkeys stored in a password manager may be a better option for most users.

NOTE: At TTU, passkeys are not supported with Windows Hello at this time.

Microsoft Authenticator
  1. Browse to https://aka.ms/mfasetup.

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

  3. Follow the steps in the Microsoft support article How to add your accounts to Microsoft Authenticator.

    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 button

iOS

QR code for downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app for iOS
Download on the App Store button


Alternative options

NOTE: Microsoft is ending the option for voice calls and text messages for MFA. Please add a passkey or set up Microsoft Authenticator using the instructions above.

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

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

  3. Follow the steps in the support article linked below, depending on which option you want to add:

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.