These instructions continue directly from the initial setup above and should be started from a desktop or laptop computer.
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Make sure that the first drop-down menu is set to "Authentication Phone", then select the "United States (+1)" as the Country code and enter your mobile phone number. Then, make sure the method is set to "Send me a code by text message" and click the Next button.
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Check your mobile device for a text message from Microsoft with your one-time password. Enter the 6 digit code you receive into the webpage on your computer.
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You will see messages that your verification settings is being saved. Once completed, click on the Done button to finish!
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Your account is now protected by multi-factor authentication, using your mobile device and one-time passwords!
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Mobile Phone - Phone Call
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These instructions continue directly from the initial setup above and should be started from a desktop or laptop computer.
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Make sure that the first drop-down menu is set to "Authentication phone", then select the "United States (+1)" as the Country code and enter your mobile phone number. Then, make sure the method is set to "Call me" and click the Next button.
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Check your mobile device for an automated phone call from Microsoft. You will be prompted to press the pound (#) key to approve the login. You will not be prompted for or provided with any codes during this call. Once completed, click on the Done button to finish!
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Your account is now protected by multi-factor authentication, using your mobile device and phone calls!