Description
The Microsoft Authenticator app allows for easy and very secure access to your Microsoft apps and services without waiting for an SMS 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
On your mobile device, head over to the App Store or Play Store 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.authenticatorFollow this link: https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info to the “Security Info“ page and press the “Add sign-in method“ button.
Select “Authenticator App” from the drop box and follow the instructions on screen.
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.
Scan the QR code and you will see your account name with “NIDA“ above it.
From this point the website will request for access as a test and will not continue until you approve the request.
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!