Multi factor authentication
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Created by: Ray Lam
Modified on: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 12:02 PM
- Go to account.microsoft.com
- Sign in on the top right

- On the left hand side, expand "My Account" and click on "Security Info"

- Click on "Add sign-in method"

- Choose "Microsoft Authenticator"

- Follow the instructions on the next screens and scan the QR code from within the Microsoft Authenticator app.
- At the end, a test notification will be prompted on your phone to verify that the MFA has been connected successfully.
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