New Account Multifactor Authentication

Created by Craig Gaines, Modified on Fri, 15 Sep, 2023 at 8:14 AM by Craig Gaines


When logging into your account for the first time you will be prompted to setup your multifactor authentication. This is required. If you don't automatically get prompted, go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com.


1. Type your email address.

Screenshot of: Type your email address.

2. Type your computer password.

Screenshot of: Type your computer password.

3. Click Yes.

Screenshot of: Click Yes.

4. Click Next

Screenshot of: Click Next

5. Click "Next"

Screenshot of: Click "Next"

6. Open Microsoft Authenticator

Screenshot of: Open Microsoft Authenticator

7. Click "Next"

Screenshot of: Click "Next"

8. Tap the + in the top right.

Screenshot of: Tap the + in the top right.

9. Tap Work or School account.

Screenshot of: Tap Work or School account.

10. Tap Scan QR Code.

Screenshot of: Tap Scan QR Code.

11. Scan the QR Code and then click Next.

Screenshot of: Scan the QR Code and then click Next.

12. Type in your test notification number.

Screenshot of: Type in your test notification number.

13. Click "Next"

Screenshot of: Click "Next"

14. Click here:

Screenshot of: Click here:

15. Tap here.

Screenshot of: Tap here.

16. Click "Sign in to Outlook"

Screenshot of: Click "Sign in to Outlook"

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