This Article goes through the steps of setting up The Microsoft Multi-factor Factor Authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365.
Multi-factor Authentication adds additional authentication methods when logging into Microsoft 365. Having additional authentication methods adds extra security by preventing would-be attackers accessing your account, even if they have gained your login credentials.
The below guide will show you how to add "SMS authentication" to your account
Step-by-step guide
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Ensure the following fields are filled out:
Authentication Phone
Australia (+61)
Your mobile number*
*make sure you drop the first 0 (eg if your mobile is 0410 100 100, you would enter 410 100 100)
- Method: "Send me a code by text message"
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Now that MFA is enabled, you will be prompted to enter a SMS code every time you access Microsoft 365 from a new device, or periodically with a trusted device.
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| If you have enbled MFA and change your mobile number, please advise IT so they can reset your linked Multi-Factor Authentication devices. |
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app is downloadable on both Android and iPhone devices from their respective app stores.
It is essential for securing your sign-ins to Office/Microsoft applications, websites, and aXcelerate.
Once this has been setup it will not need to be setup again unless you change your device.
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| How To Setup Microsoft MFA:You may be prompted to input your email and password when you try to access Microsoft products/websites or aXcelerate. Following that, a message may appear, instructing you to download the app onto your mobile device.
- Visit your device's app store (Google Play for Android or the App Store for iPhone).
- Search for "Microsoft Authenticator" and download the app.
- Install the app on your device.
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- Once you've downloaded and installed the app on your device, proceed to add your work account to the application.
- Tap the "+" or "Add Account" button within the app.
- Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., Work or School Account).
- You'll have the option to add the account either through a QR code or by signing in.
- We recommend using the QR code method, as you can scan the on-screen QR code with the Authenticator.
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| aXcelerate:Upon logging into aXcelerate, you will encounter a prompt on the screen requesting an MFA code.
- Open your Authenticator app.
- Select your aXcelerate account section.
- You will find a 6-digit one-time password code generated by the app.
- To Access the 6-digit code open the app press on the aXcelerate account linked to the app
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| Microsoft Office:When accessing a Microsoft website, or application, you may be prmompted to use your Authenticatior.
- Your Authenticatior Device will recieve a notification,
- If it doesn't open the Authenticator App.
- Select the Notification or open the Authenticatior App and Input the number that it shows.
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