Once multi-factor authentication, also called 2-step verification, is enabled, you must set up your account to use it. Otherwise, you will be prompted to enroll in MFA the first time you sign in from outside the Dallas College Administrative network. My Account > Security & Privacy > Additional security verification. Your settings can be found by clicking on your image icon in the upper right and selecting After signing in to any Office 365 application in a browser, select Once it is enabled, you can proactively set-up up Multi-Factor Authentication on your account by accessingĪdditionally, you can access Multi-Factor Authentication for further configuration in your Office 365 The Microsoft Authenticator App is available for mobile devices on these operating systems:Įnrolling in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Īccessing Multi-Factor Authentication Enrollment The Microsoft Authenticator app installation is required before beginning the mobile device MFA client setup. It is an easy to use verification method that does not result in any text or call related charges. For example, if you travel a lot, consider setting up the Microsoft Authenticator for your verification method. It is strongly recommended to set up more than one verification method. When you sign in from outside the Dallas College Administrative network or Secure Wireless Network, you will be prompted for a code or an authorization from the Microsoft Authenticator App. The first step is to sign in with your password and a code is automatically sent to your phone. By setting up multi-factor authentication, you add an extra layer of security to your Office 365 account. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as 2-Step Authentication, is a Microsoft delivered feature which allows an enrolled user to better protect their account by requiring additional steps when signing in. The Dallas College implementation of MFA is implemented for nonstudent accounts only. This guide is intended to aid and serve as a how-to for all users as they enroll in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Lea esta página en español Purpose of this User Guide

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