This article describes how to get started with setting up MFA. Staff will be notified when it is their turn to set up MFA for their Office 365 accounts.

Want to get an early head start and not wait to be notified? Go to step 8 under Choosing an Authentication Method below and select one of the available methods.

Setting up MFA

1. Once you have been added to an implementation group, the ‘More information required’ screen will appear when signing in on your SSD account.

2. Click 'Next' to start your set up.

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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 not be able to access their SSD Microsoft 365 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.

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A method other than the Microsoft Authenticator App

4. If you would like to select a method other than 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 the method you would like to use from the drop-down menu.

7. Click ‘Confirm’.

8. Refer to the available support documentation for more information on the method you selected:

• MFA - Setting up Office Phone

• MFA - Setting up a Phone (Text or Call)

• MFA - Setting up an Alternate Phone

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