Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is a Microsoft delivered feature which allows users to better protect their account by requiring additional authentication when signing in, adding an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account. This will be done once every 60 days for each device you use to access office products.
The available authentication methods available are:
- Receiving text code on the authentication phone.
- Phone call to the authentication phone.
- Use authentication code from Microsoft Authenticator app
- Push Notification through Microsoft Authenticator app
What do you need to do?
The first step is choosing your preferred authentication method from the list above, then you can register for MFA by following these steps.
Things to note:
- Once enabled, you will be signed out of all active log-ins across your devices. After the registration is complete, you will be prompted to re-authenticate using your preferred method on the following apps:
- Microsoft Teams
- OneDrive for Business
- Outlook
- Phone Mail
- Intranet
- You will only be prompted to re-authenticate every 90 days on each device you use.
- You can change your preferred method of authenticating any time by following these steps