This article describes how to get started with setting up MFA.

MFA Set-Up

(In the instance you have been notified that you need to set up MFA)

1. Once you have been added to an implementation group, a window will appear on the screen of your SSD device.

2. Click “Next' to be directed to instruction for setting up MFAstart your set-up.

❗ Note: Staff have 14 days from the first date the above message appears on your screen to set-up MFA. On the 15th day, staff will no longer have the ‘Skip for now’ option and will no longer not be able to access their SSD Microsoft 365 accounts applications until MFA has been set-up for their SSD account.

Choosing an Authentication Method

Microsoft Authenticator App

1. To set up MFA using the Authenticator app, you will need to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone. Click ‘Download now’ to download the app.

2. Click ‘Next’ on the Microsoft Authenticator screen after the app has been downloaded.

3. Click here for support documentation on setting up MFA using the Authenticator app.

4. If you would like to select a different methodmethod other than using the using the Microsoft Authenticator app, click the link for “I want to set up a different method.'

5. A box will appear asking you to choose a different method.

6. Select Phone the method you would like to use from the drop-down menu.

7. Click ‘Confirm’.

8. Refer to the support documentation for the method you selected:

• Setup Office Phone Multi-factor Authentication

• Setup Phone (Text or Call) Multi-factor Authentication

• Setup Alternate Phone Multi-factor Authentication