Microsoft Cellular MFA Setup

Summary

Guide on how to setup receiving a text message for multifactor authentication.

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Microsoft Cellular MFA Setup

 

  1. On your computer navigate to https://aka.ms/MFASetup
  2. Login there as you typically would and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. On the Security Info page, select '+ Add Method' to select another sign in method.Security info page with highlighted Add method option
  4. From the selections of what methods to use for MFA, select 'Phone.'
    Add method box, with Phone selected
  5. Select your country code for your phone and enter in your phone number and select 'Text me a Code.'Screenshot that shows the "Phone" page, with "Text me a code" selected.
  6. You will receive a six digit code sent as an SMS message to your phone. Input this code into the setup window to approve the cell phone number.
    Add phone number and choose text messages
  7. Once you approve the code, you are set up to receive text messages for your authentication method.

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Article ID: 21191
Created
Thu 8/29/24 12:16 PM
Modified
Mon 11/11/24 2:13 PM