Signing into DMACC Office 365 and getting a message stating “Improve your sign-ins”? Follow this guide to get set up with the Microsoft Authenticator app. Recommended by Microsoft.

 

  1. You will see a message stating “Improve your sign-ins” Select “Next
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  2. The set-up guide will request you to download the Microsoft Authenticator app to your mobile device. Once you have downloaded the app select “Next”
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    To install the Authenticator app on an Android device, scan the QR code below
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    To install the Authenticator app on for iOS, scan the QR code below or open the download page from your mobile device.
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  3. Please allow notifications if prompted. Then select Add account, select “Work or school account”, then select “Scan a QR code”. On your web browser, select “Next”Graphical user interface, text, application

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  4. On your phone you have selected “Scan a QR code” from the previous step. Now you can point your camera toward the QR code on your browser. It will automatically grab the QR code and add your account to the Microsoft authenticator app. Once you have scanned the QR code select “Next”
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  5. A test notification will be generated in your app. Your browser will display a two-digit code to enter in your app.
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  6. After approving the test notification, the process will move to the next page. You should see a check mark with “Notification approved”. Select “Next”.
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  7. You have now successfully set up your account with Microsoft Authenticator. Select “Done” to continue the sign in process.
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