Question
How do I set up Microsoft Authenticator?
Answer
Set up Microsoft Authenticator
1. Sign in to Microsoft MySignIns (https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info) using your University Account (i.e. username@umsystem.edu).
2. Select +Add Method.
4. Select Authenticator App and click Add, then follow the prompts.
5. Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from your App store on your mobile device.
6. On your mobile device select Add account and choose Work or School Account.
Note: Your device may require you to allow notification and ask to access the camera. Once you select Work or school account it will activate your camera so you may scan a QR code on your computer.
7. Back on your computer click Next.
8. The next screen displays a QR code. Use the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device to scan the QR code.
Note: The next screen on your Mobile Device shows you the email account that was added.
9. Click Next on the computer. On the computer, you will see the Let's try it out screen, as it waits for your approval on your mobile device.
11. Select Approve when a prompt is sent to your mobile device.
12. Once you select Approve it will automatically verify and you can select Next.
13. Select Done and the new authentication method is added.
Make this your default method
1. Select Change next to Default sign-in method on the main Security info tab.
2. Select the down arrow to choose another method on the window that appears.
3. Select Microsoft Authenticator - Notification
4. Select Confirm to change your authentication method.
For Additional Assistance
Please call the IT Help Desk at 573-882-5000, email at techsupport@missouri.edu, or you may select Live Chat! (Contact Us section) on the Division of IT Client Portal.