Microsoft Authenticator App Opt-In

Information Technology Services
Microsoft Authenticator Self-Enrollment

Internal Procedure Summary

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires the use of more than one verification method and adds a second layer of security to user sign-ins and transactions. Tarleton State University utilizes MFA to help provide an extra layer of security when accessing services. MFA operates by requiring the use of a username and password followed by an additional verification method:

Microsoft Authenticator or DUO mobile app
Phone call
SMS
Hardware token

Procedures

1. SETTING UP MICROSOFT AUTHENTICATOR APP

STEP 1: From a computer, open a web browser and go to the Microsoft Authenticator Self-Enrollment Form. Click on Start Now.

Purple image of Microsoft Authenticator Opt-in Form

STEP 2: Agree to the terms and click on Submit.

Purple image to submit the form for opting into Microsoft Authenticator

STEP 3: From a web browser, login to Office 365 (https://www.office.com) using your Tarleton email address and password.

Gray image to Sign into Microsoft Office

Gray image to Sign into Microsoft Office with password

You will then be prompted to receive either a text message or phone call to the phone number you have registered with your Tarleton NTNET account.

White image to verify your identity for Microsoft Authenticator

White image to enter a code from Microsoft Authenticator to verify your identity

STEP 4: You will then be prompted to set up the Microsoft Authenticator App. Click on Next.

White image about protecting your account

Download the Microsoft Authenticator app onto your cell phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Click on Next.

White image of Microsoft Authenticator to get the app

STEP 5: Open the app on your phone. Click on the plus sign and select Work or school account. Then select Scan QR code. Scan the QR code with the Authenticator app on your phone.

White image of Microsoft Authenticator to start the Setup up for your account

White image to scan the QR code for Microsoft Authenticator to add your account to the app

STEP 6: Once your account has been added, you will receive a pop up in the Authenticator app. Type in the number you see on your computer into the Authenticator app.

White image to try the notification for the Microsoft Authenticator app