How to Install the Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication App

How to Steps

1. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app.

• Visit the Apple app store or Google play store on your device and install the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• Alternatively, you can visit aka.ms/authapp and download the Microsoft Authenticator app.

2.  Add your account to the app.

• On your desktop, visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo.
• Select Add Method > Authenticator app.
• Follow the wizard experience to setup the app.
• Scan the QR Code in the app and test the push notification flow as part of this experience.

3.  Add a backup authentication method - To ensure that you can always authenticate, add a backup authentication method.
   •  Visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo.
   • Select Add Method > Phone.
   • Enter your text capable phone number.
   • Select Text me a code.
   • Follow the wizard experience to setup the backup method.
     
4. Change default sign-in settings to the Authenticator app - To ensure that you are prompted to sign-in using push notifications:
   • • Visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo.
   •  Select Default sign-in method > Change > Authenticator – notification option.

Congratulations! You are now setup with the Microsoft Authenticator app and can receive push notifications for multifactor authentication verification.