Description
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) protects you against hackers by sending a verification to your phone when you log into any online service requiring your OHIO email and password. With Azure MFA, you'll be notified if your password is compromised and someone is trying to log in as you. Everyone with an OHIO ID is required to enroll in Azure MFA to protect their sensitive information. The enrollment process takes approximately ten minutes and requires both a computer and a phone.
Environment
PC, Mac, smartphone
Setting up Azure MFA
Step 1 (On your computer)
Note: You can configure Azure MFA to prompt you to authenticate through a notification on the Microsoft Authenticator smartphone app (preferred), a passcode sent via text message, or an automated call to your phone. You’ll select your preferred method during set-up.

- If so, select Next and you will be redirected to the Azure MFA enrollment page.

- Don't see this prompt?
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In myaccount.microsoft.com, under Security Info, select Update Info.
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Select + Add sign-in method.
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Select the authentication method that you would like to add.
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Select the blue Add button.
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Select the hyperlink below corresponding to your preferred authentication method for further set-up instructions.
Step 2 (On your phone)
§ Download the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app on your smartphone. Keep this window open.
§ Open the app store on your device (Apple or Android).
§ Search for the Microsoft Authenticator app published by Microsoft Corporation.
§ Download and open the authenticator app.


Step 3 (On your computer)
Step 4 (On your phone)
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Open the Microsoft Authenticator app and if prompted allow notifications.
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You will now add an account. Select Work or School account.
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Now select Scan a QR code.
Step 5 (On your computer)
Step 6 (On your phone)
Step 7 (On your computer)
Step 8 (On your phone)
Step 9 (On your computer and using phone to answer the prompt)
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Select Next on the computer screen.
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Add a phone number to verify your account.
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Select how you would like to verify.
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Text: You will receive a 6-digit code in a text message that you will enter on your computer.
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Call: You will receive a phone call. Answer, and then press the pound # key.
Step 10 (On your computer)
Outcome: You should now be set up to use Azure Multi-Factor Authentication. Now, when you access any online application that requires your OHIO login, you will be prompted to authenticate through a Microsoft Authenticator app notification. You can select Remember Me for 90 days on any OHIO login screen to limit your authentication requests.
IMPORTANT: If you use the campus virtual private network (VPN), you will need to install an Azure-compatible VPN. View installment instructions corresponding to your device.
Step 2 (On your computer)
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On the bottom of the setup page, choose I want to setup a different method.

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Under Which method would you like to use, select Phone. (This is the only alternative to using the authenticator app.)

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Now you will select your country code on the drop down menu. Enter your phone number to the right.

Step 3 (On your computer and using phone to answer the prompts)
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Select your verification method.
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Text: You will receive a 6-digit code in a text message that you will enter on your computer.
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Call: You will receive a phone call. Answer, and then press the pound # key.
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After verifying, you will be prompted to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secondary verification method.
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Select email from the drop-down menu.
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Open your non @ohio.edu email in a new tab and find the message containing the Azure code for verification. 
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In myaccount.microsoft.com (the web browser screen you navigated away from to go to your email), enter the verification code and select Next.
Step 4 (On your Computer)
Outcome: You should now be set up to use Azure Multi-Factor Authentication. Now, when you access any online application that requires your OHIO login, you will be prompted to authenticate through a phone call or text message. You can select Remember Me for 90 days on any OHIO login screen to limit your authentication requests.
IMPORTANT: If you use the campus virtual private network (VPN), you will need to install an Azure-compatible VPN. View installment instructions corresponding to your device.
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