Alumni: Setting Up Microsoft Authenticator App
This article covers how alumni can set up the Microsoft Authenticator app to use for two-step verification (2FA).
You will need to log in to your CSUF Microsoft account on a computer/laptop as well as have your smart phone available to install the app.
1. Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. On a computer or laptop, go to the Microsoft Office portal.
3. Enter your campus email address (if not already populated). Then click Next.
![Microsoft sign-in screen](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/176/original/f7eff648-3ab6-4ed7-8c4c-5bd85b8c39d8.png)
- Enter your campus email address (e.g., [email protected]).
- Then click Next.
4. Enter your campus password. Then click Sign In.
![CSUF Microsoft authentication screen](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/178/original/e14a7cce-e7ef-4d94-9563-aa2a66e556b7.png)
- Enter your campus password. This is the same password that you use to log on to the campus portal.
- Then click Sign In.
5. Enter the code that you received via text message. Then click Verify.
![Microsoft authenticator code](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/180/original/7ccfce7e-30b1-4fed-85e4-fa508a95bc85.png)
- Enter the code you received via text message on your phone.
- Click Verify.
- Didn't get the text message? Click Sign in another way to have Microsoft Authenticator call your phone.
6. If you are on a device that you use frequently, click Yes to stay signed in.
![stay signed in](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/182/original/a0749186-7e8e-41f4-b7ab-ed098a2acd47.png)
8. Click View account.
![profile menu](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/822/original/6337a752-612c-4c24-a267-c5a627e6984e.png)
9. Select Security info on the left menu.
![My account screen](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/824/original/cfaf5f93-0bb1-48c1-983f-45fe031e9550.png)
11. Choose Authenticator app and then click Add.
![add a method](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/828/original/ec18ee89-bcae-4da2-bbe1-ca4e5525144b.png)
12. A Microsoft Authenticator mini-wizard pops up. You will be going back and forth between this mini-wizard and the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. Click Next.
![get the app](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/830/original/0e7d2963-b95f-4f08-913a-e5e34de77dc5.png)
13. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. If you see the "peace of mind" screen, tap Skip.
If you are prompted to allow notifications, tap Allow.
![peace of mind screen](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/832/original/4fe2d28c-9870-43b0-a933-baaa999cfa69.png)
14. Tap Add account or the plus sign icon at the top right.
![add account](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/186/original/c6ec3ecc-ac57-4a5f-bc0e-0011b73deb16.png)
15. Tap Work or school account.
![add account choices](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/188/original/23341fcf-d9ed-4412-9879-98fee88964ad.png)
16. On your computer/laptop, click Next in the Microsoft Authenticator mini-wizard.
![set up your account](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/834/original/1dee9945-18d2-479b-974e-2e98258359c6.png)
17. A QR code will pop up on your computer/laptop screen.
![scan the qr code screen](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/836/original/286a80e9-4942-4419-acf5-84208ccfcae0.png)
18. On your mobile device, choose Scan QR code.
You may need to allow Microsoft Authenticator to access your mobile device's camera.
![add work or school account prompt](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/838/original/18120cbf-c61d-4dac-a4c2-0f23b2b26521.png)
19. Hold your mobile device up to the computer/laptop screen to scan the QR code.
![scan qr code on mobile device](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/840/original/b95f6527-c890-48ec-9245-829c90d382c3.png)
20. Your account will now show up in Authenticator.
![authenticator with account added](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/842/original/3cd02d9d-1bfc-4c01-b659-ceba37d78278.png)
21. On your computer/laptop, click Next.
![scan the qr code screen](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/844/original/cf519aa2-d921-4cce-9944-295331c05325.png)
22. Microsoft Authenticator will now send a test notification to your mobile device.
![authenticator sending test notification](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/846/original/0216ed4e-5ca6-44d8-ae21-c2c2987a7586.png)
23. On your mobile device, tap Approve on the pop-up message in Microsoft Authenticator.
![approve sign in on mobile device](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/848/original/db6486e2-b3dc-4f4b-9a51-ce4968f1f0c6.png)
24. On your computer/laptop, click Next.
![notification approved](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/850/original/d9fac226-62b3-46da-9e86-362a4a7d58ea.png)
25. You're done! If you want to make Microsoft Authenticator your default sign-in method, click Change and then select Microsoft Authenticator.
It's optional to make Microsoft Authenticator your default sign-in method, but changing this option will allow you to get automatic push notifications from Microsoft Authenticator when you need to authenticate your CSUF account.
![security info screen updated](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/063/852/original/925b90bb-5786-478d-a4af-04a4897c7af7.png)
Need More Help?
Contact the Student IT Help Desk at [email protected] or 657-278-8888.