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How To Activate MFA - Multi-Factor Authentication

The document provides steps to activate Microsoft Multi-Factor Authenticator for an account. It involves downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app on a mobile device, visiting the Microsoft Security Info webpage on a computer, clicking "Add method" and selecting "Authenticator app". It then involves scanning a QR code from the computer using the mobile app which will add the account to the app and provide one-time passcodes for verification. It recommends adding an additional authentication method as a backup in case the app fails.

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How To Activate MFA - Multi-Factor Authentication

The document provides steps to activate Microsoft Multi-Factor Authenticator for an account. It involves downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app on a mobile device, visiting the Microsoft Security Info webpage on a computer, clicking "Add method" and selecting "Authenticator app". It then involves scanning a QR code from the computer using the mobile app which will add the account to the app and provide one-time passcodes for verification. It recommends adding an additional authentication method as a backup in case the app fails.

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Procedure to activate Microsoft Multi-Factor Authenticator

Last Update: 26.10.2020

Note: To activate MFA you will need to operate both on your smartphone and your computer. If you have any doubts on what device each step is referred to, check the symbol on the left

Download “Microsoft Authenticator” from Google Play/App Store on


1 your mobile device.
Note: If you are an iPhone user be sure you activate the notifications for the app (click
here for further info)

On your computer visit your Microsoft Security Info webpage. If you


were already logged in proceed to step 3, otherwise you will be asked to
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enter your full FAO email. After clicking on “Next” you will be redirected
to the FAO login portal where you will enter your credentials to sign in.

You will see a “Security Info” page. Click on “Add method”, select the
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“Authenticator app” option and click “Next”.
It will show a message requiring the app installation. Since it should
already be installed, click “Next”.
4 A message to “Set up your account” will appear; follow the prompts and
click “Next”.
Then, a QR Code will be shown.

Launch the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. In the


first screen tap “Skip”. In the second screen tap “Skip”. In the third
screen tap the “Add work account” button and scan the QR code shown
5 on your PC.
Note: If asked, please allow the application to access the camera.

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After few seconds, the FAO account will be added to your Microsoft
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Authenticator app, and a 6-digit OTP will be visible.

Back to your computer, the MFA verification will be triggered for the first
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time to verify the correct pairing of your account to the mobile device.

A notification will appear on your mobile phone asking you to approve


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the sign-in to your account. Tap on “Approve”.

It will show a message saying your Authenticator was successfully set up.
You will see it registered on your Security info.
Note: It is recommended that you select at least one additional
9 authentication method in the unlikely event that the authenticator app
fails to function correctly. To do so, click on “Add method” as shown in
step 3; receiving a text message is a particularly recommended
alternative sign-in method, as is receiving a call back on a phone. 

A summary of your MFA settings will be shown.


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CLOSE THE WINDOW AND ENJOY YOUR ENHANCED IT SECURITY.
Best practices and hints 
Your MFA token lasts 14 days at most, which Some email applications available for If you receive requests to approve a login while you
means that after two weeks when you next login and Android and iOS are not compatible with are not actively working with your account, please
enter your password, you will be asked to confirm MFA; the only fully supported email client tap on “Deny”, to prevent unauthorized use of your
your identity through the app by receiving a is Outlook, available for free on the App account and contact the Service Desk.
notification on your smartphone such as the one Store and Google Play. 
shown on step 10.
In the first screen tap “Add account”. In the second screen tap “Work or
5B school account” button and scan the QR code shown on your PC.
Click here to proceed with the next step

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