Set-Up Authenticator App from SSO Microsoft Profile

Set Up Microsoft Authethenticator

BEFORE YOU START

Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.  It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store

Apple Store button logo

Google Play Store button logo


 

STEP 1

Visit aka.ms/mfasetup and sign-in with your CSULB account credentials.

Laptop with Microsoft sign-in screen

STEP 2

Select Add signin method.  Choose Microsoft Authenticator.

Laptop with Add a sign-in method screen

STEP 3

Select Next until you get the option to scan the QR code.

laptop with QR code

STEP 4

In the Authenticator app on your mobile device, tap +, then select Work or school account.

Mobile phone screen to add Authenticator app

Mobile phone screen to add account and to choose which type

 

STEP 5

Scan the computer's QR code within the Authenticator app. 

Laptop with a QR code

mobile phone with authenticator app screen

FINISH

Enter the two digit code in the Authenticator, then select Next.  Click Done to finish setup.

mobile phone with authenticator app and screen with number input >laptop screen showing successful addition of authenticator

 

 

 

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