Microsoft MFA – Resources

This article contains links to various support articles from Microsoft with information about Microsoft MFA.

• What is the My Account portal?

• How to use the Microsoft Authenticator app
• Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app – Provides instructions and links for Google Android and Apple iOS devices.
• Set up the Microsoft Authenticator app as your verification method
• Add your work or school account to the Microsoft Authenticator app
• Manually add an account to the app

• Set up a phone number as your verification method

• Set up text messaging as your verification method

• Sign in to your accounts using the Microsoft Authenticator app
• Sign in using two-step verification or security info 

• Microsoft MFA (How To) Set up and Reconfigure for International Use
• Microsoft Authenticator for Android in the public cloud in China

• Set up multi-factor authentication with a mobile device in Microsoft 365 Business – Provides instructions for enrolling in Microsoft MFA from a sign in prompt with the Microsoft Authenticator App
• How to set up authenticator on a new phone | Azure Active Directory – Provides instructions for enrolling a new phone in Microsoft MFA after you have set up a previous device (Ex. You have upgraded your device, your phone was lost or stolen)
• How to Enroll Your Student Account in Microsoft MFA | UWM IT Tutorial – Provides instructions for enrolling in Microsoft MFA from a sign in prompt with a phone number 

• Back up and recover account credentials using the Microsoft Authenticator app
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Microsoft Authenticator app

• Common problems with two-factor verification and your work or school account