Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup Guide
This guide is a step by step walkthrough on how to setup and configure the Multi-Factor Authentication process for using your computer and your Office 365 products (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, etc.). If you prefer, or to augment this guide, you can watch a 3 minute video that walks you through this process here:
🎞️ MFA Setup Guide.mp4
Prerequisites:
- Your work computer.
- Internet connection.
- An iphone or Android cell phone to download the app "Microsoft Authenticator".
Step 1
Open a web browser and go to office.com and click “Sign In” in the upper right corner
Step 2
Enter your email address and click Next
Step 3
Enter your email password and click “Sign In”
Step 4
Click Next on this screen
Step 5
To use Microsoft Authenticator, you will need to download this app to your phone from the Apple Store or Google Play Store prior to starting this step. Once the app is downloaded, click Next (as shown on the next page)
Step 6
Click Next
Step 7
Do NOT Click Next. Proceed to Step 8
“Authenticator” Phone App Setup
Step 8
Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone and click the “+” in the top right corner
Step 9
Select the “Work or School Account” option
Step 10
Select “Scan QR Code”. You should see a screen appear like the photo on the right. Aim the square box at your computer monitor screen to scan the QR code that is from Step 12.
Step 11
On your computer, you will be presented with a random number. In this photo the random number is 81.
Step 12
On your cell phone, you will be prompted to enter the number that is presented on your screen from Step 11. Enter the number and select YES.
Step 13
When you see the Success Screen, click Done
Revision Log
Author
Description
Revision
Date
Paul Hachem
Initial Release
1.0
05/02/2025
Tom Leser
Minor revisions, new template format
1.1
09/19/2025