MFA Support

This document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using Microsoft Authenticator or a phone number for Boise Schools accounts.

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How to set up MFA

1. Navigate to [myaccount.boiseschools.org](http://myaccount.boiseschools.org) and click on “register” near the bottom of the page.

2. Enter your BSD credentials and after entering your password you should receive a prompt saying “Let’s keep your account secure”. Click “next”.

If you want to use the Microsoft Authenticator app then follow the steps below, otherwise proceed to “[Phone number as MFA](https://scribehow.com/o/6_zCI-T7RGeLYQuCO4CI7A/viewer/MFA_Support__tyFADaRVRWKlFFioqRCZQw?scrollToActionId=05b39ea6)”

Microsoft Authenticator as MFA

1. Install the Microsoft Authenticator app ([Android](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=microsoft+authenticator&c=apps&utm_source=na_Med)/[iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458)) then click “next” on the next prompt.

2. Within the Microsoft Authenticator app select "allow notifications" if prompted then accept the privacy agreement and hit "continue" on the next prompt.

3. On the next screen select "Scan QR code". Accept any necessary permissions then on your PC hit "next" and scan the QR code on the next prompt with your phone.

4. Your BSD account should then be successfully added to the Microsoft Authenticator app. On your PC click on "next" and it will display a two digit number. Enter that number in the prompt that appears on your phone and approve the sign in. Once verified MFA has been successfully set up on your account.

Transfer Microsoft Authenticator to new phone

1. Before you wipe your old phone, download Microsoft Authenticator on your new phone ([Android](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=microsoft+authenticator&c=apps&utm_source=na_Med)/[iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458)) and launch it.

2. Within the Microsoft Authenticator app select "allow notifications" if prompted then accept the privacy agreement and hit "continue" on the next prompt.

3. Under “Add account” select “Work or school account” then “sign in” if prompted.

4. Enter your BSD credentials and approve the sign in request on your old device.

5. If prompted follow the prompts to continue setting up your account on your new device but once you are brought back to the main screen for the Microsoft Authenticator app MFA has been successfully set up and you can safely wipe your old device.

Phone Number as MFA

1. Select “Set up a different way to sign in”

2. Select “Phone”

3. Enter your phone number and select either “text a code” or “call”. Hit “next”.

4. Verify your phone number by either answering the call and following the instructions provided or by entering the code texted to you in the prompt on your PC. Hit “next” and MFA has been successfully set up on your account.

MFA Support

This document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using Microsoft Authenticator or a phone number for Boise Schools accounts.

Justin Watson
0 seconds

How to set up MFA

1. Navigate to [myaccount.boiseschools.org](http://myaccount.boiseschools.org) and click on “register” near the bottom of the page.

2. Enter your BSD credentials and after entering your password you should receive a prompt saying “Let’s keep your account secure”. Click “next”.

Microsoft Authenticator as MFA

2. Within the Microsoft Authenticator app select "allow notifications" if prompted then accept the privacy agreement and hit "continue" on the next prompt.

3. On the next screen select "Scan QR code". Accept any necessary permissions then on your PC hit "next" and scan the QR code on the next prompt with your phone.

Transfer Microsoft Authenticator to new phone

2. Within the Microsoft Authenticator app select "allow notifications" if prompted then accept the privacy agreement and hit "continue" on the next prompt.

3. Under “Add account” select “Work or school account” then “sign in” if prompted.

4. Enter your BSD credentials and approve the sign in request on your old device.

Phone Number as MFA

1. Select “Set up a different way to sign in”

2. Select “Phone”

3. Enter your phone number and select either “text a code” or “call”. Hit “next”.