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The Microsoft Authenticator app allows for easy and very secure access to your Microsoft apps and services without waiting for an SMS code and typing in a 6-digit code. This method of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) works over the internet meaning it will work anywhere in the world, so long as you have an internet connection. It also offers an offline backup through a 6-digit code in case you don’t have access to the internet. You can access your Microsoft account by simply approving access on your phone rather than waiting for a SMS code.

Setting up this method is quick and easy and allows for access to NIDA services such as Remote Access.

Installation and Setup

1. Follow this link: https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info to the “Security Info“ page and press the “Add sign-in method“ button.
   

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2. Select “Authenticator App” from the drop box and follow the instructions on screen
   

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3. Then click Next on this screen
   

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4. Then click ‘Next’ on this prompt that shows
   

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5. On your mobile device, head over to open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, search for and install “Microsoft Authenticator” by Microsoft.
   iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458
   Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator
   

6. Follow this link: https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info to the “Security Info“ page and press the “Add sign-in method“ button.

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7. Select “Authenticator App” from the drop box and follow the instructions on screen.

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8. Once you see the QR code on screen, open the app on your phone, ensuring to select the “Work or school account“ setting if prompted.

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9. Scan the QR code and you will see your account name with “NIDA“ above it.

10. From this point the website will request for access as a test and will not continue until you approve the request.

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11. Once done you will prompted with a success message and are able to access extra features such as “One-time password code“ and password changing on you phone!

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    Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. Allow Notifications if prompted.

    1. If you see a “Scan a QR code” button, click that.

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    2. Otherwise, you can go to Add Account by clicking '+' on top right corner > Work or school account > Scan QR code
       

12. Allow the Authenticator app to use the camera on your phone and then point the camera at the QR code on the your computer/laptop screen. Be careful to not allow other people to see/use this QR code.
    

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    After you successfully scan the QR code, your account will be added into the Authenticator app.
    Click Next to continue.
    

13. Microsoft will send a test notification to your Authenticator app for approval.
    Approve this request on your mobile device once received
    

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    Then click Next on this prompt
    

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14. Some services at NIDA require you to change your default sign-in method to “Authenticator App - notification”. If your current sign in method is not “Authenticator App - notification”, simply click on the “Change” button next to the current default sign in method.

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Then select “Microsoft Authenticator - notification” and click “Confirm”.

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You now have the Microsoft Authenticator app set up.

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