You can authenticate with Azure MFA through the Microsoft Authenticator app, a phone call, a text message, or a hardware token. The Authenticator app is the recommended authentication method.
PC, Mac, mobile device
Navigate to myaccount.microsoft.com and log in using your OHIO email address.
Select Update info > under Security Info.
At the top of the screen, select Change next to Default sign-in method.
Select your preferred authentication method.
Phone - call:
Receive a phone call to authenticate.
Answer and then press then pound key (#) to log in.
Phone - text
Receive a passcode via text message (SMS) to authenticate.
Note - You cannot connect to campus VPN with this method.
App based authentication - notification
Use the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone/tablet to authenticate.
This is the most secure way to authenticate.
App notifications work over both Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
You can also use a one-time password code in the Authenticator app if your phone cannot connect to a network.
App based authentication or hardware token - code
Only select this option if you are using a hardware token. A hardware token is a physical device that you can use to authenticate if you do not have a smartphone. View Azure Multi-Factor token request for instructions on requesting a token.
Select Confirm.
Outcome: You have changed your default authentication method for Azure MFA.
Visit the Multi-Factor Authentication: Azure page to create a ticket.
View all Help & Resources: Multi-Factor Authentication: Azure.