Microsoft MFA | Enroll in Multi-Factor Authentication

This KB Document describes the steps to enroll in Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (Microsoft MFA).

The first time you sign in to your account, you will be prompted and required to enroll in Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (Microsoft MFA). Click Next to continue.
More information required. Your organization needs more information to keep your account secure. Next.

You will be required to Keep your account secure by setting up one or more MFA methods. The recommended default method is to install the Microsoft Authenticator app. The Microsoft Authenticator app is available for free download for most major smartphones with the Download now link. Once downloaded onto your smartphone, click Next.

If you cannot or do not wish to use the Microsoft Authenticator app, you may select the link at the bottom: I want to set up a different method (skip to the bottom of this guide to continue with instructions to setup a different method).

Keep your account secure. Set up one mor more MFA methods. Microsoft Authenticator. Next.

On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator app and add an account, selecting "Work or school". Click Next.

Set up your account. Add an account, and select "Work or school". Next.

On your phone, select the option to Scan QR code. Point your phone's camera at the QR code generated on your screen.

Scan the QR code. After you scan the QR code, choose Next.

Microsoft will provide you with a 2 digit number and prompt you for it in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone. Enter it and click Yes in the Are you trying to sign in? prompt.
Let's try it out. Enter the number shown below.

Once the Notification is approved, click Next.

Microsoft Authenticator. Notification approved. Next.

You will receive confirmation that are successfully enrolled and have the Microsoft Authenticator app set up as your Default sign-in method.

Success. You have successfully set up your security info. Default sign-in method: Microsoft Authenticator. Next.

It is encouraged that you set up a backup security method in the event you lose access to your Microsoft Authenticator app. Microsoft MFA | How to manage your Microsoft MFA authentication methods (fvtc.edu)

I want to set up a different method

When prompted to get the Microsoft Authenticator app, choose the option at the bottom: I want to set up a different method.

I want to set up a different method

In the Choose a different method box, choose the Phone dropdown option and click Continue.

Choose a different method. Select Phone in the dropdown. Continue.

Select your country code and enter a full phone number where you're able to receive a direct phone call or text message code. Choose whether to "Receive a code" for a text message, or "Call me" to receive a phone call. Click Next.
Phone. Enter country code and full direct phone number. Select "Receive a code" or "Call me". Next.