How to Set Up Multifactor Authentication for Marymount Email
- Tom Sheward |
- 22 steps |
- 4 minutes
Logging In for the First Time
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From any web browser navigate to [https://office.com](https://office.com)
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Click "Sign in"
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Type your school email address and click "Next"
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Type your password and click "Sign in"
You'll be now be prompted to add a verification method for your account. We recommend using the Microsoft Authenticator app on a mobile phone or tablet that you will have access to when not on campus; alternatively you can add a mobile or home phone number to receive verification codes.
Further information on Multi-factor Authentication is available here:
[https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/what-is-multi-factor-authentication-c97b3170-2c05-44a6-9c7d-15953ff2a024](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/what-is-multi-factor-authentication-c97b3170-2c05-44a6-9c7d-15953ff2a024)
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Click "Next" when you receive a prompt to add additional information.
This guide assumes you will use the Microsoft Authenticator (available for iPhone/iPad/Android) app as your initial verification method however you can add a mobile/home phone number by clicking "I want to set up a different method" in the next step.
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Download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your additional device
For iPhone/iPad: [https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458)
For Android: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator)
Click Next to begin adding a Microsoft Authenticator mobile app verification method
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On your laptop:
Click "Next"
On your second device:
Tap the [[+]] button at the top right of the screen on your phone
Tap "Work and School"
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Tap "Scan a QR code" on your phone (allow access to camera if required) and scan the QR code on the laptop.
Click "Next"
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Once connected, Microsoft will send a test notification to check your multi-factor authentication is setup correctly.
You will be prompted to enter the number displayed on your laptop into your phone
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Click "Next"
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You will be shown a confirmation message that your setup is complete
Adding a phone number as a verification method
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To edit existing or add additional verification methods to your account navigate to [https://office.com](https://office.com) and sign in.
Click your initials in the top right hand corner.
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Click "View account"
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Click "Security info"
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Click here:
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Click "Add sign-in method"
