Oct 29, 2024
Synopsys:
Use the steps below to set up the Microsoft Authenticator
Steps to complete:
- Close all Microsoft applications and sign out of all browsers such as Chrome or Edge.
- Open any browser and go to portal.office.com and login with your Grant Associates email and provided password.
- After you click Sign in, you will be prompted for “More Information required” click next.
- It is recommended to use the “Microsoft Authenticator App” for multi-factor authentication.
- Install the Microsoft Authenticator App on your smartphone from Play store or Apple Store.
- Open the Microsoft Authenticator App.
- Click the + sign on the top right, tap on Work or school account and Scan the QR code using your phone camera.
- Click Allow notifications with this app if prompted.
- After scanning the QR Code, your account will show as below on the app. Then click Next or Done on your computer.
- Two digits number will show on your computer, for verification. Please enter the two digits number on your authenticator app and tap Yes on your phone.
- Your phone will prompt you for security approval (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode …)
- On the next page, add your phone number as Additional Security Verification and click Done.
- Finally, on the prompt below, click YES to sign into your account. Clicking No will prompt you to sign
- in after every sign-out.
Note: Once MFA is set up, you will be required to authenticate on a weekly basis.