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These instructions continue directly from the initial setup above and should be started from a desktop or laptop computer.

After clicking Next on the more information required screen, you should see this prompt. Please click next here to continue. 

Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device via App Store / Google Play.  You can scan the QR codes below to quickly find the app.

You may be prompted to allow the Microsoft Authenticator app access to your mobile device's camera.  You will need to accept/approve this request in order to take a picture of the QR code.

Use the app to take a picture of the QR code that is on your computer screen.

Once the code has been scanned successfully, your account will appear on the home screen of the Microsoft Authenticator app.

A push notification will be sent to your mobile device for approval.  Approve the sign-in when you receive the prompt.

Finally, you will be prompted to enter your phone number, in case you lose access to the mobile app.  Enter in your mobile phone number, then click Next to finish!

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

These instructions continue directly from the initial setup above and should be started from a desktop or laptop computer.

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.

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.

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

Your account is now protected by multi-factor authentication, using your mobile device and one-time passwords!