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]
- Browse to https://aka.ms/mfasetup.
- If prompted for authentication, sign in using your eRaider account.
- Follow the steps in the Microsoft support article linked below, depending on which option you want to add:
- Synced passkey [best option for most users]
- Still available to you even if you lose or replace your mobile device!
- Store in any of the following:
- Apple Passwords (iCloud Keychain)
- Google Password Manager
- Microsoft Password Manager
- Your favorite password manager (for example, LastPass, 1Password, etc.)
- Available for signing in using any computer or mobile device supported by the password manager
- Device-bound passkey
- Store in any of the following:
- Security key (for example, YubiKey)
- Microsoft Authenticator mobile app
- Store in any of the following:
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
- Browse to https://aka.ms/mfasetup.
- If prompted for credentials, sign in using your eRaider account.
- 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
iOS
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.
- Browse to https://aka.ms/mfasetup.
- If prompted for credentials, sign in using your eRaider account.
- 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.