MS Authenticator App - Sign in Without a Password

Beginning October 24, 2022, you can stop using a password and still sign in securely with your Microsoft Authenticator. Complete the steps below to enable "passwordless" phone sign-in. 

Requirements

1. You must have the Microsoft Authenticator app installed on your mobile device.
2. You must use your phone's screen lock feature to use this.

Set Up Passwordless Phone Sign-in for Android

1. Open your Microsoft Authenticator app.
2. Select your account name.  Be sure it is the work/school account if you have more than one listed.
3. Select Set up phone sign-in (Sign in without a password)
4. At the Set up phone sign-in screen, Select Device registration (Your IT department requires you to register your device, so it can be trusted to access organizational resources.)  Set screen lock must be checked. A device PIN, password, fingerprint, or patter is required.  Select the Continue button.
5. Enter your password. Sign in.
6. Approve sign-in.
7. Help us keep your device secure.  Register your device to continue. Select the Register button.
8. On the Account added screen, you will see your listed sign-in methods you can use from this device, which may vary from person to person.  Option may include Phone sign-in (sign in without a password), Two-step verification (notification approvals), and two-step verification (one-time password codes). Select the Finish button.

Set Up Passwordless Phone Sign-in for iPhone

1. Open your Microsoft Authenticator app.
2. Select your account name.  Be sure it is the work/school account if you have more than one listed.
3. Select Enable phone sign-in (Sign in without a password)
4. At the Enable phone sign-in screen, Select Device registration (Your IT department requires you to register your device, so it can be trusted to access organizational resources.)  Set screen lock must be checked. A device PIN, password, fingerprint, facial recognition, or patter is required.  Select the Continue button.
5. Help us keep your device secure.  Register your device to continue. Select the Register button.
6. Account added screen.  You can now use the following sign-in methods from this device: Phone sign-in (sign in without a password), Two-step verification (notification approvals), and two-step verification (one-time password codes).  Finish button.

Using Passwordless Phone Sign-in for the First Time

1. Visit sso.csulb.edu and on the Sign in screen, enter your email address.
2. When you get the Enter password screen, select Use an app instead. 
3. You will then be presented with an Approve sign screen instructing you to open your Authenticator app, and enter the number shown to sign in. 
4. After entering the provided number, you must confirm by selecting Approve.
5. You will be logged in to your account.