Pupil Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Modified on Tue, 10 Dec, 2024 at 1:37 PM

You can set-up MFA now (ideally setup on a computer, and use your mobile device for scanning), logon to https://aka.ms/MFASetup

If you do not set-up using the above link, when you next sign-in to Microsoft 365, you may be required to setup MFA.

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Install the Microsoft Authentocator

Search for “Microsoft Authenticator App” on your relevant App store (Windows Phone , Android or iOS) and install it to your mobile device.
On the Authentticator App:

Select the “Add Account” button.
Choose “Work or school account”.
Scan the QR Code

The Authenticator App on you mobile device should post a notification requesting a number, enter the number shown on your computer (below) and if requested by the Authenticator App, click Yes.

The notification should be approved:

Set-up is now complete.

Will I have to use MFA at school?

No, you will only have to use MFA outside school.

Will I have to use a second verification method every time I sign in?

No, when you get a pop up asking for your second factor there is a tick box you can select to have it remember the sign-in for 30 days. It is only recommended that you do this if you trust the device and will be using it again. This applies only to the application you are in so you may find that you have to do this for a couple of sign-ins on your device (MS Office, your browser and Firefly for example) but after that, you should not have to verify your sign-in on that device until the following month.