Setting up Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
In this Article we will be showing you how to set up your Multi-factor authentication (MFA), which is required to log into your Microsoft account at your school. In each stage we will talk you through the steps you need to follow to make this a painless experience for you.
1. On your mobile phone/tablet go to your app store. On an Apple device this will be the App store, and on Android the Play store. Once you are on your devices store search for the app Microsoft authenticator.
2. When you have downloaded the app to your chosen device, proceed with opening the app. Follow the instructions until you reach the screen shown below. On this screen you will need to select scan QR code.
3. After selecting the scan the QR code option you will need your laptop. In the next step you will need to open the Microsoft Edge browser.
4. In the top web address bar type in Office.com. This will take you to the web based Microsoft 365 office tools. Then you will need to select sign in.
5. Following the selection on sign in you will be prompted for an email address. This will be your work email e.g. Some.one@school.sandmat.uk, as well as the password which goes with the account. This will be the same password you used to log on to your laptop.
6. You should now get the message below prompting you to set up Microsoft Authenticator.
7. You should now seen a QR code on the screen. With your chosen device make sure the QR scanner is visible like the right hand image below. Arrange the box on the screen so that the QR code fills it, but if it doesn't scan the QR code, then at the bottom of the screen you have the option to enter the 9 digit code provided.
7. It should prompt you to test it, with a 6 digit code. This will be displayed on the screen, all you have to do is enter this into your device and click yes.
8. Once you have successfully typed in the 6 digit code, you are now set up and ready to use the Multi-factor authenticator to log in to your Microsoft 365 app's and account.