Microsoft MFA (How To) Adding a Hardware Token (FOB) as an Authentication Method

This article explains how to add a pre-configured hardware token (FOB) as an authentication method in Microsoft MFA.

If you have enrolled in Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using two methods (Microsoft Authenticator app, alternate email, passkeys ) and have now obtained a pre-configured hardware token (FOB), follow the steps below to authenticate with the hardware token (FOB).

Note: You must have received a pre-configured hardware token (FOB) to complete these steps. Duo hardware tokens will not work.

Log into Microsoft 365 at: https://myaccount.microsoft.com/

After logging in, select My Account on the left hand side of your screen
From the options listed select Security Info
Click Add sign-in method
Select Hardware token
When Register a hardware token screen pops up click Next
Enter the serial number located on the back of the hardware token
Name your token and click Next
It will then ask for a code. Tap the button on the left hand side of the token and enter in the code displayed on the screen and click Next
Your Hardware token (FOB) has now been added and you can click Done