How to add Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods on Microsoft Account

Question

How do I add Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods to the Microsoft Account?

Answer

To add your MFA methods, follow the steps below.

STEP 1 - Log in to My Apps Portal

Please visit https://myapps.microsoft.com, type in your YCCD email address, and click Next.

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 Type in your YCCD email password and click Sign in.

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Click Don’t show this again and click Yes if you would like to reduce the number of times you have to sign in.

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STEP 2 - Set up Multi-factor Authentication Methods (MFA)

Click Next if you see the following screen:

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Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Apple App Store (for Apple iPhone) or Google Play Store (For Android phones).

After installing the app on your phone, click Next.

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Click Next to go to the next page. 

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Open your authenticator app on your phone, scan the QR code below, and then click Next.

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The authenticator app should successfully add your work or school account without requiring any additional information from you.  Approve the notification in the Microsoft Authenticator app, and then select Next

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Your security info is updated to use the Microsoft Authenticator app by default for two-step verification or password resets.

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STEP 2a - Email Method - ONLY USED FOR PASSWORD RESETS

If you select the EMAIL method, please follow the steps below:
You should now see the following screen, where you will click I want to set up a different method.  

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After clicking Email, you will be asked to input your personal email address (NON-YCCD email).  Click Next.

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A code will be sent to your personal email address.  Type in the code and click Next.

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Click on Done on the following page

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You’re all done!

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Additional Information:

You can reset your password @ https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/ 

If you encounter an error or cannot access your account, please call the help desk at (530-741-6981) during office hours (8-5 | M-F) so we can verify your identity and, if necessary, reset your password.

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