Enable Passwordless Sign-In

Question

How do I enable passwordless sign-in on the Microsoft Authenticator app? 

Preface

This enables sign-in without entering your password using phone approval.

Answer

Enable Passwordless Sign-In:

  1. Open Microsoft Authenticator app.
  2. Select your university account.University of Missouri account circled.
  3. Select Set up passwordless sign-in requests.Set up passwordless sign-in requests option circled.
  4. A message asking you to Sign-in with your phone will display. Select Continue.Continue button circled.
  5. Sign in using your university credentials and select a method to authenticate.Authentication page.
  6. A message will display that requests that you register your device. Select Register.Register button circled.
  7. The Microsoft Authenticator app will prompt user verification using biometrics (face or fingerprint) or PIN. A checkmark will show confirmation.Checkmark symbol shown on screen.
  8.  Passwordless sign-in requests will show on Microsoft Authenticator as a verifiable method now.Passwordless sign-in requests option circled.

For Additional Assistance

If you have yet to install and connect your university account to the Microsoft Authenticator app, click HERE to go to the article.   

If you need further assistance, please reach out to your Help Desk.

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