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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 "Send me a code by text message" and click the Next button.

Authentication Phone Screen
     


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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.

Sample Text Message     OTP Verification Screen


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You will see messages that your verification settings is being saved.  Once completed, click on the Done button to finish!

SMS OTP Verification Screen SMS OTP Completion Screen


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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.

Authentication Phone Screen
     


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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!

Phone Call Verification Screen     Phone Call Verification Screen     Phone Call Verification Screen


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Your account is now protected by multi-factor authentication, using your mobile device and phone calls!

 

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Office Phone - Phone Call
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