On your mobile device, open the Authenticator app.You should have the app already installed on your phone. Under Start by getting the app, select Next.Select Authenticator app from the list, and then select Add.

If you can sign in, select Add method.

On your computer, go to your Security info page.

You need your computer and your mobile device with the Authenticator app installed. If your mobile device doesn’t support the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, open your app store and search for 'Microsoft Authenticator.' Step 1: Add the Authenticator appįirst, add the Authenticator app as a sign-in method to your account. To get Microsoft Authenticator, use your phone's camera to scan this QR code. * (This 6 digit code is what will work regardless of data or wifi if while logging in you are prompted to approve the notification sent to the app, click Sign in another way then choose Enter a code from the authenticator app.Required: Before continuing, install the Microsoft Authenticator app for iOS or Android.

Click Next on your computer this will send a test notification for you to approve.

Once the QR code is scanned, you should see your account name, along with a 6-digit code and a 30-second countdown timer, in the app *.

This will trigger a camera function in the app with which you can scan the QR code you see on your computer screen (make sure you have both camera and notifications enabled for the app).

On your phone in the app, choose either Scan with QR code or Add account ->add work or school account.

Click Next then Next again until you see a QR code displayed.

Click Add method then choose the Authenticator app.

(The Delete button should be to the right.)

If you see the Authenticator app already listed (probably with the phone type), delete it as a method.

(If you had previously set up your phone number as another method, you can use that to sign in by clicking sign in with a different method).

On your computer (preferably using Firefox as your browser - both Safari and Chrome often have issues with this process), sign in to.

Download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.

This article contains detailed instructions on how to set up (or reset) the Microsoft Authenticator app for use with Middlebury College Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

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