1 What is 2FA / MFA ?
2 Why do I have to use it ?
3 How do I enable it ?
4 App Password - for e-mail on your phone or in Outlook in case you did NOT use an authenticator app.

What is 2FA / MFA ?

2-Factor authentication is an addition to your username and password. It adds Multiple Factors of Authentication (MFA).

If someone get a hold of your username and password, they will not be able to gain access as they need the code which we refer to as the 2nd factor.

Why do I have to use it ?

Microsoft requires all users with a certain access level to have 2FA enabled to access resources on microsoft systems. Examples are office 365, admin panel, azure portal and more.

How do I enable it ?

If your user is required to enable 2FA, you should be prompted about it upon login to a microsoft service.

You can also configure the settings here; https://aka.ms/mfasetup

What do I need ?

An Authenticator app on your phone. You can use Microsoft and / or Google and / or other code apps.

Install the app on your phone first, so you are ready for the next steps.

Microsoft	Google

Microsoft	Google

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You might be prompted to enter a mobile phone number or a separate recovery e-mail address.

Perform the steps necessary	Add both or just one	And Finish

Perform the steps necessary	Add both or just one	And Finish

Follow these steps to enable 2FA and get a code in your authenticator app

Log on to http://office.com - Select Next to set up MFA now.

Log on to http://office.com - Select Next to set up MFA now.

There is usually 2 ways this work, either you get presented with the images from the top row, or from the bottom row of the table below

Click as described in the image below to set up the authenticator app you already installed as instructed above.	Microsoft Authenticator? Go to the next column--> Other Authenticator app? Click as described in the image below.	Open authenticator app and click + to add an account. Take a picture from your app of the QR code, then click to display the account name and key. Write down the secret key in a secure place.

HELP! I have something different in front of me. Proceed as described below.
	Choose Next if you have Microsoft Authenticator OR Choose different if you have Google or other apps	Open authenticator app and click + to add an account. Take a picture from your app of the QR code, then click as described to display the account name and key. Write down the secret key in a secure place.

App Password - for e-mail on your phone or in Outlook in case you did NOT use an authenticator app.

After finishing the 2FA / MFA setup on your phone you might be presented with a “App Password” which is to be used as a replacement for your password when setting up e-mail on your phone.

Save your app password

Save your app password

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