How to enable Two-Step Verification for Microsoft

How to enable Two-Step Verification for Microsoft

Kevin Archer picture by Kevin Archer·Updated 28 Oct 2023·5 minutes to read

1

Download Authenticator App

  • Before you can set up Two-Step Verification for your Microsoft account you'll need to download Authenticator App on your device by searching for it in your Apple device's App Store or click on the button below Download on the App Store.

    iOS Apple App Badge

2

Locate 2FA Settings

  • Sign in to your Microsoft account, click on your account icon at the top right of the screen, and click My Microsoft account from the drop-down menu.

    Locate 2FA Settings
3

Security dashboard

  • Under the Security section click on Security dashboard button.

    Security dashboard
4

Get started

  • Locate Advanced security options and click on Get started.

    Get started
5

Turn On

  • Locate Additional security section, and under the Two-step verification click the Turn on button.

    Turn On
6

Next Step

  • Click on Next button to continue.

    Next Step
7

Different Authenticator App

  • Click on set up a different Authenticator app.

    Different Authenticator App
8

Set up Two-Step Verification

  • In this step is shown the QR Code that contains the secret key which you need to scan with Authenticator App. Keep the page open as you reach for your device.
    Note: Do not scan the demo image shown below.

    Set up Two-Step Verification
9

Capture QR Code

  • Open Authenticator App, tap the plus add new Item button, and hold your device up to the computer screen to scan the QR Code from Microsoft web page.

    Capture QR Code
10

Verification code

  • After successfully scanning the QR Code given by Microsoft on step 8, Authenticator App will automatically choose the Microsoft logo and autofill the account name and secret key. Click on Save when ready.
    Tip: You can choose the account icon by pressing on add new icon icon

    Verification code
11

Confirm OTP code

  • Returning to the Microsoft web page, type in the six digit code from Authenticator App in the appropriate field. When done click Next.

    Confirm OTP code
12

Next

  • Click on Next button to proceed to final step.

    Next
13

Done!

  • You have successfully enabled two-factor authentication(2FA) to protect your Microsoft account, from now on, you will need to use the Authenticator App when you would like to log in to your Microsoft account. Press on Finish and that's all.

    Done!

You're all set! You've enabled Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for your Microsoft account. To learn more, visit the Microsoft support page. Stay safe!

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