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Multi-Factor Authentication: Set up the Microsoft Authenticator App as Your Verification Method

  1. Open your browser and log in to mySMU and open the Webmail App, located in Communications under Catalog.
  2. From within Outlook Web Access, go to Account Manager by clicking the Rightmost icon on the toolbar and then click view account. 
Screenshot of Outlook Web Access
Screenshot of Account Manager
  1. In the left navigation menu, select Security info, then Add method, and choose Authenticator App
Screenshot of Add a Method App
  1. Select Add
Screenshot of MFA App Method
Screenshot of Getting Started Auth App
  1. On Start by getting the app page select Next
Screenshot of MFA App
  1. On the Set up your account page on your computer, select Next.  The Scan the QR code page appears. 
Screenshot of Authenticator app QR code
  1. Using your mobile device, scan the code with the Microsoft Authenticator app QR code reader. 
Screenshot of Auth App message
  1. On the Scan the QR code page, select Next
    A notification is sent to the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device to test your account set up.
  2. On your mobile device, Approve the notification; the approval appears on your computer, then select Next
Screenshot of Microsoft Authenticator App

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