MFA – Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) is an extra layer of account security that requires two or more ways to verify it’s really you when you sign in. Along with your password, you’ll confirm your login using something like a code from an authenticator app, a text message, or an approval prompt on your phone. This helps protect your Florida Poly account even if someone else learns your password.
Follow the guide below to set-up your Microsoft Authenticator app.
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Step 1: Install Microsoft Authenticator
When beginning your account setup process, you will see the screen below after entering your INITIAL account password:
Download the app as prompted then continue to Step 2.
Step 2: Adding Work/School Account
Now that Microsoft Authenticator is installed on your device, we’ll need to add your Florida Poly account to it.
Click the “+” icon in the top right of Microsoft Authenticator:
Click “Work or School Account”:
If you have a QR Code to scan, click on “Scan QR Code”, then scan the QR Code and skip to Step 3. Otherwise, continue with “Sign in”.
Sign in with your university email and password:
Step 3: Verify MFA Connection
Once your Microsoft Authenticator has connected to your Florida Poly account. We will verify that the authentication works as intended.
Follow the prompts on-screen to verify first authentication method for MFA. Once verification is completed, continue to Step 4.
Step 4: Add a Second Method of Authentication
Once your first authentication method is verified, we will need to add a phone number as a second method of authentication. Enter a good phone number and click “Next”.
You will be messaged (or called depending on the option selected) a short verification code. Enter the code you received and click “Next”.
The following screen will show once verification is completed:
Now that verification is completed, your MFA is fully setup!