Managing Microsoft Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Options

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In this article we will review how to manage your Microsoft MFA options.

Environment

Microsoft Office 365 in a desktop browser.

Steps

  • Navigate to Microsoft Office 365 as you normally would.
  • Click on your name at the bottom left.
  • Click View account.

  • Click UPDATE INFO > under Security info on the center of the screen.

  • Your existing sign in methods will be displayed. 
  • If you wish to delete a current sign in method, simply click delete to the right of that method.
  • If you wish to add a new sign in method, click + Add sign-in method at the top.

  • When you click + Add sign-in method you will be presented with the following options:
    • Passkey in Microsoft Authenticator (Sign in with your face, fingerprint, PIN)
    • Security key (Sign in using a USB, Bluetooth, or NFC device)
    • Microsoft Authenticator (Approve sign-in requests or use one-time codes)
    • Hardware token (Sign-in with a code from a hardware token)
    • Office phone (Get a call to sign in with a code)
  • Follow the onscreen instructions for the option you selected.

For more help, please contact ITS at its@manhattan.edu or 718-862-7973.

 

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