How to setup MFA? Here's what your experience may look like once MFA is enforced:

1. Sign into Microsoft 365 with your work or school account with your password like you normally do. After you select Sign in, you'll be prompted for more information.

 

2. Choose Next.
3. The default authentication method is the free Microsoft Authenticator app. If you have it installed on your mobile device, select Next and follow the prompts to add this account. If the link is not installed, use one of the links below to download.

• Google Android. On your Android device, go to Google Play to download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• Apple iOS. On your Apple iOS device, go to the App Store to download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app

4. To setup Microsoft Authenticator, open the app and choose to add a "Work or School" account then select "Scan a QR code". You may need to select the + icon at the top first
   • Scan the provided code with the Microsoft Authenticator app QR code reader on your mobile device. The authenticator app should successfully add your work or school account without requiring any additional information from you.

 

• However, if the QR code reader can't read the code, you can select the Can’t scan the QR code link and manually enter the code and URL into the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• For more information about manually adding a code, see Manually add an account to the app.

5. Select Next on the Scan the QR code page on your computer. A notification will be sent to the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device to test your account.

 

6. Approve the notification in the Microsoft Authenticator app, and then select Next.