Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup for Retirees

  1. In any browser, log into outlook.office.com.
      
  2. Click Next.
    MFA setup step 2
     
  3. Input the phone number you would like to use to receive texts or calls as your secondary form of authentication. Choose to have Microsoft text me a code or call me and then click Next.
    MFA setup step 3
     
  4. If you chose to have a code sent to you via text, enter it and click Next.
    MFA setup step 4
     
  5. Click Next.
    MFA setup step 5
     
  6. If you chose to receive a call, press pound (#) on your phone when prompted.
    MFA setup step 6
     
  7. Click Next.
    MFA setup step 7
     
  8. Your default authentication method will be listed on the confirmation screen, as well as the phone number you entered. Click Done.
    MFA setup step 8

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Article ID: 149108
Created
Tue 2/14/23 3:13 PM
Modified
Wed 6/7/23 9:42 AM