How to Set Up Multifactor Authentication for Microsoft 365 | Scribe

    How to Set Up Multifactor Authentication for Microsoft 365

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    Navigate to [office.com](http://office.com)
    Sign in with your work email.
    Once you log in, select your profile in the upper right-hand corner. Click "View account"
    If you see this dialog box, select "Next."
    Microsoft may prompt you to secure your account using your phone number. DO NOT DO THIS. Select "Skip setup."
    Under Security info, select "UPDATE INFO."
    Select "Add sign-in method."
    Click "Choose a method" Click "Authenticator app"
    Select "Add."
    Tip! If you haven't yet, you'll need to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone. You can download it from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458) or the [Google Play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator&hl=en_US&gl=US).
    Select "Next."
    Select "Next."
    Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.
    Tap the "+" sign to add a new account.
    Tap "Work or school account."\ Tap "Scan a QR code."
    Using your phone, scan the QR code on your computer screen and select "Next."
    You should see the new account on the authenticator app's home screen.
    A two-digit code will appear on your computer screen to ensure the setup works. Type in the two-digit code on your authenticator app.
    Select "Next" once the notification has been approved.
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