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Enrolling in Microsoft MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator App:
When logging in to your University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Microsoft 365 account you will see the following prompt to enroll in Microsoft MFA:
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Click Next and be prompted to provide Additional security verification.
In the drop down menu select Mobile app for using the Microsoft Authenticator app.
After selecting next, the Configure mobile app screen will appear.
When ready, use your iOS or Android device to scan the QR code in the prompt and click Next.
The system will then run a test. Respond to the notification on your iOS or Android device. From the Add a methoddropdown select Authenticator App.
Click Add.
Install the Microsoft Authenticator App on your smart phone or tablet
On your computer, click Next.
Click Next again. You should see a QR code on the computer screen.
On your smart phone or tablet, open the Authenticator app.
Click Accept then Continue.
Select Scan a QR Code.
Allow access to your camera if prompted.
Use your smart phone or tablet to scan the QR code from the prompt on your web browser.
Once completed, you should see your UW Oshkosh email address, netid@uwosh.edu, listed in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smart phone or tablet.
In your web browser on the computer click Next. You will be prompted to run a test to ensure MFA is working.
On your screen you will see a number displayed in the prompt.
On your smart phone or tablet you will receive a push notification.
When you open the push notification, you will see a prompt with a text box and number pad to match the number on screen.
Enter the number from the sign-in prompt on screen, and tap Yes to approve the sign in.
Click Next on the computer screen.
After the test is successful, you will may be prompted to provide additional security verification for a backup method (phone number). IT encourages adding your mobile device phone number to act as a backup if you are unable to access or use the mobile app for any reason. Alternatively, it can be skipped by selecting Done.
Helpful links:
Set up multi-factor authentication with a mobile device - YouTube link from Microsoft 365
How to setup authenticator on a new phone - YouTube link from Microsoft Azure
Enrolling in Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication using SMS texting:
When logging in to your University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Microsoft 365 account you will see the following prompt to enroll in Microsoft MFA:
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